PEACE TALKS ON NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT INTENSIFY, AZERBAIJANI FM
State Telegraph Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
November 11, 2009 Wednesday
The negotiations on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict have intensified
again, said Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov.
The Minister noted Azerbaijani side`s major demand during discussions
is the soonest withdrawal of Armenia`s troops from the occupied
territories.
Mammadyarov said during the latest visit to the region, OSCE Minsk
Group co-chairs were told again about Azerbaijan`s stance.
Armenia wants the status of Nagorno-Karabakh to be defined before the
troops are pulled out. This non-constructive position bring already
agreed matters back to the negotiating table. First and foremost, the
status may be defined only after Armenia leaves occupied Azerbaijani
lands, IDPs return to their homes with peace and stability restored.
According to him, Azerbaijan is ready to grant the high status to
Nagorno-Karabakh. However, the status will be determined within the
framework of Azerbaijans territorial integrity.
The Minister pointed out the sides are expected to meet during the
upcoming meeting of OSCE Foreign Ministers in Athens.
From: Baghdasarian