Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan –
June 23 2007
Terry Davis: Nagorno Karabakh is Azerbaijan’s inalienable territory
occupied
[ 23 Jun 2007 14:46 ]
`If I were a citizen of Armenia, I would, of course, think of the
future of my grandchildren rather than Nagorno Karabakh’
`Nagorno Karabakh is very serious issue bur not vital for Armenia. If
I were a citizen of Armenia, I would, of course, think of the future
of my grandchildren [rather than Nagorno Karabakh]. Nagorno Karabakh
is not the only pain in this region,’ told Terry Davis, the Council
of Europe Secretary General, on A1+ TV.
He said the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia on Nagorno
Karabakh should be resolved in peaceful manner.
`I have always done my best to help the OSCE Minsk Group to progress
on the issue. The sooner this conflict is settled the earlier other
problems of residents will get solved,’ he noted.
Asked what he is his opinion of `puppet’ presidential elections in
Nagorno Karabakh, Terry Davis replied that any so-called polls will
not be recognized internationally.
`I don’t believe any country except for Armenia will recognize the
so-called elections. Nagorno Karabakh is Azerbaijan’s inalienable
part under occupation. I favor territorial integrity of the Caspian
States, as well as both Azerbaijan and Armenia. But, Nagorno Karabakh
is not the territory of Armenia. As we know, Armenians also live
Georgia but it doesn’t mean that Georgia belongs to Armenia. I am
sorry, but people living outside Armenia think as do,’ he answered.
To the question of Armenian reporter if it is possible to solve the
conflict at the present context of relationship, the Council of
Europe Secretary General said yes.
`Of course, possible. I want to see this conflict soon solved. I see
many in Armenia and Azerbaijan are anticipating solution to the
dispute. I agree with them. The conflict is long-drawn-out. Money
goes to military, not to improve living standards of people. I am
sure that Nagorno Karabakh conflict will be solved soon,’ he
concluded. /APA/