ALIYEV: THERE WILL BE NO TRADE-OFFS IN GARABAGH ISSUE DURING MY PRESIDENCY

Azeri Press Agency
Oct 2 2006

"I take delight when I look at the renovation of the parliament’s
building. I wish parliament had had such a renovated building when I
was a parliamentarian," Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said in his
address to the opening of the parliament’s autumn session, APA reports.

The head of state said the repairing of the parliament building in a
way that meets modern standards is the part of the construction works
carried out in Azerbaijan. He said this will improve efficiency of
the parliament’s work.

Stating that the role of the parliament in the Azerbaijani society
is increasing, President Ilham Aliyev said parliamentary elections
have always been the start of a new period.

Touching on the state budget for 2007, the head of state said the
government is focusing on the development of non-oil sector.

"We are reproached that Azerbaijan’s state budget is increasing by
the account of oil. But in fact, the government is implementing big
projects to improve non-oil sector. The state budget for 2007 will
target social sphere," he said.

Azerbaijani President also said the infrastructure projects in the
country will be completed by 2007-2008. Noting that the period of
juridical state institution will start in Azerbaijan after 2008,
Mr.Aliyev said political reforms are being carried out.

Touching on the measures implemented in the regions, the head of
state said 450, 000 jobs have been created, 600 schools were built
in the past two years and big currency flows into the country. He
said Baku-Tbilisi-Akhalkalak-Kars railroad will be opened which will
create a new situation in the country.

"Azerbaijan faces no problem but Nagorno Garabagh. The solution
of the Nagorno Garabagh does not depend on Azerbaijan only. Our
position in this issue remains unchanged. That is Azerbaijan’s
territorial integrity should be ensured, UN four resolutions should
be implemented. We support granting high autonomy to Nagorno Garabagh
within Azerbaijan. There are favorable opportunities for the solution
of the problem now. We are making information attack in this field.

This should be followed by economic attack. Azerbaijan’s military
budget will reach Armenia’s state budget. Azerbaijan should choose
attacking policy. Our opponents reproach us sometimes for not finding
a solution to the Nagorno Garabagh problem. This cannot be solved
as Azerbaijan does not agree to any compromises. I will not make
any trade-offs during my presidency. We support negotiating process
in the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group," Azerbaijani President
underlined.