IRAN READY TO HELP RESOLVE NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT

Mehr News Agency, Iran
July 23 2007

TEHRAN, July 23 (MNA) — Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali
Hosseini said here on Monday that Iran believes negotiation is the
best way to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and is ready to
provide any kind of assistance in this regard.

The resolution of the conflict will undoubtedly have a positive effect
on regional security and efforts to promote sustainable development,
Hosseini told reporters.

Noting that Tehran respects the sovereignty of every country, including
Azerbaijan, he stated that Iran welcomes the recent constructive talks
between Armenia and Azerbaijan, particularly the meeting between the
presidents of the two countries.

"Aware of the fact that resolving these animosities can play an
undeniable role in guaranteeing the security and development of the
region, the Islamic Republic of Iran seriously supports talks between
the two governments, which could lead to an agreement," he added.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress