PRESS RELEASE

13-09-07

Vladimir Karapetian, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responds
to a question by "Arminfo" agency on the statement by Azerbaijani Foreign
Minister Mammadyarov on Nagorno Karabakh talks

Question: According to Azerbaijani sources today Azerbaijani Foreign
Minister Mammadyarov has stated that the agreement by Armenia to the
document on the table in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict negotiation process,
can be a serious breakthrough in that process. What is your reaction to that
statement?

Answer: We are truly surprised at that announcement, since in the recent
period Azerbaijan has began to stand back and resist provisions already
agreed to regarding Nagorno Karabakh’s status, which are in and continue to
remain in the document, proposed by Co-chairs.

If the reports in fact correspond to the truth and Azerbaijani Foreign
Minister has agreed to the provisions on Nagorno Karabakh status, we welcome
that.

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