SERGEY LAVROV: MOSCOW SUPPORTS A FAIR SOLUTION TO THE NAGORNO KARABAKH CONFLICT

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
May 22 2007

"The interests of parties should be taken into consideration in such
cases. Very often history is cited with regard to every conflict
and unfortunately, it is observed connected with the results of the
World War II. We should try to solve all conflicts peacefully," said
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov when replying to APA’s question
"What remained undone by Armenia against Azerbaijan so that Russia
can recognize it as an aggressor" Russian Minister said they support
the achievements of the OSCE Minsk Group in mediating activity and
called this great progress.

"Russia strongly supports the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh in
the framework of OSCE Minsk Group," he said.

Mr.Lavrov added that Moscow wants a fair solution to the Nagorno
Karabakh conflict which would be acceptable for both parties.