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Today, Azerbaijan
June 2 2005

Yerevan might recognize the independence of the separatist regime
occupied the territories of Azerbaijan

01 June 2005 [13:13] – Today.Az

“The challenge of Baku concerning the resolution of the Nagorno
Karabakh conflict might cause the negotiations process face dilemma.
If Azerbaijani side remain in its previous principles it is not
excluded the official Yerevan might recognize the independence of
the Nagorno Karabakh”.

This statement was made by chairman of “Irs” party, former Foreign
Minister Raffi Ovanesyan.

R.Ovanesyan stated that, the so-called republic should also participate
in the talks together with Azerbaijan and Armenia as equal in rights
side. He also made an interesting suggestion: “The territory of Fuzuli
region which is under the control of Armenian troops can be exchanged
with northern Aghdere which is under the control of Azerbaijani troops
as well as Aghdam can be exchanged with the villages Shaumyan and
Getasheni (the viilage Bashkend of Gadabay region).

R.Ovanesyan considers that, Armenia and Azerbaijan should hold
democratic elections, establish diplomatic relations with Turkey,
relations in the spheres of communication, border as well as in
economical sphere should be established among the Nagorno Karabakh,
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey, the refuges from both sides should
be returned to their homes in order to get guarantee to the solution
of the conflict”.

/APA/

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