General Charles Wild has no doubt that, Armenia pursues a settlement
policy in the occupied territories

02 April 2005 [18:05] – Today.Az

Defense Minister general-colonel Safar Abiyev has received the
delegation at the head of the second-in – command of Armed Forces of
the USA in Europe general Charles Wild.

APA was informed of it from the press service of the Defense Ministry.

The Minister stated that, Azerbaijan considers the USA to be its
strategic ally. Stating of the relationships between the two countries
to develop in all spheres as well as in military sphere, the Minister
stressed that, Azerbaijan extends the relations with NATO in the frame
of Partnership for Peace program. Informing the guests about
Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, and its results, S.Abiyev stressed that,
Armenians keep on pursuing their aggressive policy: “It is a very pity
that, the international community creates opportunities for Armenia to
settle in the lands of Azerbaijan which is occupied. Armenian settles
the Armenians in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan
supports the peaceful solution of the conflict.”

C.Wild stated that, he has no doubt that, Armenia pursues a settlement
policy in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan: “It illegal to
occupy the lands that belong to other country. This conflict must be
solved in a diplomatic way. The USA will increase paying attention to
the solution of the conflict.” Ambassador of the USA Reno Harnish took
part in the meeting, too.