RZA VEZIRI: IT IS UP TO AZERBAIJANI GOVERNMENT TO PREVENT EXPLOITATION OF GOLD DEPOSITS BY ARMENIANS
Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Oct 2 2006
Armenian government, foreign companies, US State Department,
British Foreign Ministry, and UN have not reacted to the protest
of the Azerbaijan International Mining Operating Company (AIMOC)
against exploitation of gold deposits in Armenian-occupied Azerbaijan
territories, Rza Veziri, AIMOC president told the APA exclusively.
Mr.Veziri said they have not concrete evidences to appeal to the
International Court. The photos taken from satellite do not prove
any excavation.
"Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry criticizes us for passivity.
I signed only an economic contract with Azerbaijan. It is up to the
government to investigate the matter," he said.