POLISH PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO COUNCIL OF EUROPE: AZERBAIJAN COULD PLAY ACTIVE ROLE IN THE STABILIZATION OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS
Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
June 7 2007
"We have very good relations with Azerbaijan. Unfortunately, Poland
is not a member AGO Group from the Council of Europe Committee of
Ministers that monitors implementation of commitments and obligations
by Azerbaijan and Armenia," head of Polish Permanent representation
to PACE Piotr A. ~Lwitalski told APA.
The Ambassador said the Poland is closely following the developments
in Azerbaijan.
"Taking into consideration the historical complications, armed
conflicts, and the establishment of Azerbaijan statehood in a very
crucial period we understand your problems. Naturally, evaluating
Azerbaijan’s efforts first of all we take into consideration the
trends. Despite complications and problems, these efforts are made
on the true direction. If there are negative facts, we react on it
openly. For example, freedom of expression, freedom of press are among
these issues. For many times we observed that Azerbaijani government
reacts positively to critical remarks. It is very important. I want
Azerbaijan’s durable integration into the European society" Piotr
A. ~Lwitalski unveiled his views about Azerbaijan’s position on
the background of US-Russian tensions observed recently. "I think
Azerbaijan keep good relations with all its neighbors. Of course,
Armenia is exception. There is conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenian
and it needs to be settled soon. I consider Azerbaijan has very good
relations with Russia, Georgia and Turkey. Regional stability could
be based upon this experience. Azerbaijan could play active role in
the stabilization of the South Caucasus. It needs to have friendship
relations with everyone in these hard times," the representative
underlined.