EX-SPANISH OFFICIAL URGES WEST TO SUPPORT AZERI FAIR CAUSE

Assa-Irada, Azerbaijan
March 14 2006

Baku, March 13, AssA-Irada
A former Spanish official has urged the West to support liberation
of the Azeri land from under Armenian occupation.

“Western countries should support an accord on settling the Upper
(Nagorno) Garabagh conflict. Under the agreement, Armenia is to vacate
Azeri territories, while Upper Garabagh should be granted the status
of autonomy through a referendum,” former Spanish Foreign Minister
Anna Palacio told the Washington Post.

“Russia’s political and military influence on Upper Garabagh is
increasing, Therefore, the West should back a peace accord envisioning
liberation of Azeri territories, while Upper Garabagh should operate
as an autonomous entity until its status is determined,” she said.

With regard to the Russian military bases stationed in Armenia,
which earlier drew fire from Azeri officials, the former official
said it is essential for this country to withdraw them.