Assa-Irada, Azerbaijan
Sept 15 2005

US Amb. terms indication of Garabagh as Armenian territory as mistake

Baku, September 14, AssA-Irada

The presentation of Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan and Upper Garabagh
regions as Armenian territories on the website of the US embassy in
Armenia is simply a mistake, US ambassador to Azerbaijan Reno Harnish
has said.
`The talk of Nakhchivan’s affiliation to Armenia is ridiculous. This
was a consequence of a mere mistake. The United States recognizes the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and is working
hard to support dialogue aimed at settling the Garabagh conflict.’
The ambassador mentioned the efforts being taken by Washington within
the OSCE Minsk Group mediating the conflict resolution.
The Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Taghizada has
regarded the distortion of facts as unacceptable, calling for a
thorough scrutiny. Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov, who is
visiting the United States, will be informed of the incident
immediately upon his return to the country, he said.*