GERMANY TO ADVOCATE PEACEFUL REGULATION OF ARMENIAN-AZERBAIJANI, NAGORNI-GARABAGH CONFLICT WITHIN TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY OF AZERBAIJAN

Demaz.org
Aug 22 2007
Azerbaijan

Member of delegation, currently visiting our country, headed by
former secretary of state of Federal Republic of Germany, chairman of
German-Azerbaijani forum, Otto Hauzer, deputy chairman of faction of
Christian-democratic union and Christian-social union of Bundestag,
Andreas Shokenhof, stated the above in an interview for press upon
completion of the meeting with the Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign
Affairs on August 20.

Having informed that delegation was received by President, Ilham
Aliyev, A. Shokenhof, stressed that Azerbaijan is very important
country of the region for Germany. Guest stressed that Azerbaijan
became strategic partner of USA and European Union and in general
our Republic serves as example for the countries pursuing independent
policy.

A. Shokenhof said that at the meeting with Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mamadyarov, the issue of regulating
Nagorni-Garabagh conflict was discussed. He underlined that Germany
still adheres its previous position on the issue, recognizing Nagorni
Garabagh as integral part of Azerbaijan and condemning aggressive
policy of Armenia. Advocating phased regulation of Nagorni-Garabagh
conflict German guest stressed that rapid solving of this problem
may turn to example for regulation of other "frozen" conflicts.

Having informed that issues of economic cooperation were also discussed
at the meeting, A. Shokenhof, brought to the notice availability of
grand opportunities for cooperation in energetic and transport sectors.

Guest said that they will have meetings in Milli Mejlis and Ministry
of Economic Development; there also will be visit to Geychay region.