US WILL STRENGTHEN ATTENTION TO KARABAKH SETTLEMENT

02.04.2005 04:45

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Yesterday Azeri Defense Minister, colonel general
Safar Abiyev met with the delegation headed by Deputy Commander of US
Headquarters European Command general Charles Wald As stated by
Abiyev, Azerbaijan considers the US it strategic partner. He noted the
high level of bilateral ties in all spheres, specifically in
development of military cooperation. Azerbaijan also expands it ties
with the NATO within the Partnership for Peace Programme. S. Abiyev
informed the guests on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and its
outcomes. As Abiyev emphasized, «Armenia does not give up t aggressive
urges.» «Unfortunately, the international community forms conditions
for strengthening Armenia in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.

Armenia settles the occupied territories of Azerbaijan with
Armenians. However, Azerbaijan comes for peaceful settlement of the
conflict,» he noted. In his turn, Ch. Wald said he does not «doubt
that Armenia pursues a policy of settling the occupied territories of
Azerbaijan.» «One country occupying the territory of another is
illegal. The conflict should be solved via diplomatic means. The US
will strengthen attention to the solution of the conflict,» the
general added.