Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Azerbaijan expects progress in the peaceful settlement of Armenian- Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov said in Baku that change of Armenian position is expected in the meeting of Azerbaijan and Armenian Presidents, which will take place in the coming days.

« First of all, we wait profound and detailed discussions, secondly, wait the change of positions from the opposite side, which is engaged in it in former  meetings. If these changes do not happen, it seems to me, that it will be impossible to talk about some development. We wait solving of problem within our territorial integrity. We presented this position initially and grounded, and it is possible to say that it is supported by international association in full,” A. Azimov said.

A. Azimov said that for the time being, Azerbaijan sees no compliance with  norms and principles of international law in position of the Armenian party, declaring on willingness to solve the conflict by peaceful way. Moreover, “development in opposite direction” is observed in Armenian position.

“Changes should  happen in Armenian position. Azerbaijan leaves room for compromises in its position, stands in the middle of bridge and expects Armenia will have also traveled part of the way. If the Armenian side is prepared for discussing compromises within the framework of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, we are ready to continue  such discussions,” A. Azimov said.

Liberation of all seven districts around Nagorno Karabakh by Armenia is the absolute subject of negotiation process.

«Armenia has two options: either the conflict will not be resolved or the status of Nagorno-Karabakh will be determined after Azerbaijani refugees return to the occupied territories.

There is not another option. Negotiations continue , it means, these issues (liberation of all occupied districts of Azerbaijan) are on the negotiating table,” A. Azimov said.

19.11.2009 14:06