Interfax, Russia
Russia & CIS
February 21, 2008
Azerbaijan preparing diplomatic measures ahead of discussion of
Karabakh in Duma
BAKU Feb 21
Baku is planning measures ahead of the discussion of frozen CIS
conflicts in the State Duma in March, involving separatist leaders
>From Nagorno Karabakh, Azeri Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov said
on Thursday.
"First of all, political diplomatic measures should be taken [by
Azerbaijan]. This is what our embassy is going to do," Azimov said.
"If necessary, our Milli Mejlis (parliament) will refer to the State
Duma. Probably, there must be contacts at various levels, so
explanations should be given on the matter, referrals should be
made," the Azeri official said.