Norwegian FM: ‘CE is not capable of resolving Upper Garabagh conflict’
Assa-Irada, Azerbaijan
Oct 14 2004
The Upper Garabagh conflict settlement depends on a mutual agreement
of Azerbaijan and Armenia, Norwegian Foreign Minister, chairman of the
Council of Europe’s (CE) Ministerial Committee, Ian Peterson visiting
Baku said during his meeting with Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov.
The Council of Europe is not capable of solving the Upper Garabagh
conflict but can act as a mediator, he said.
Afterwards, the parties discussed issues related to fulfillment
of Azerbaijan’s commitments to the CE and fighting international
terrorism.
In a meeting with Speaker Alasgarov the parties focused on the Garabagh
conflict and the Azerbaijani-CE relations. Alasgarov underlined that
Azerbaijan binds hopes with the Council of Europe with regard to the
conflict resolution.
Alasgarov emphasized that Azerbaijan has joined over 40 conventions
and passed 100 laws.
Peterson said in reply that adopting decisions does not mean fulfilling
commitments, as their execution is important. As for the Upper Garabagh
conflict, Peterson said he supports the efforts of the OSCE Minsk
Group in this area.*