CZECH FOREIGN MINISTRY CRITICIZES THE SO-CALLED "ELECTIONS TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES" IN NAGORNO KARABAKH

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Oct 22 2007

Czech Foreign Ministry made a statement on the so-called "elections
to local municipalities" in Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijani Embassy in
Czechia told the APA.

Czech Foreign Ministry criticized the so-called "elections to local
municipalities" in Nagorno Karabakh, occupied Azerbaijani territory.

Elections to local municipalities in Nagorno Karabakh can be recognized
as legitimate only if the refugees are allowed to return to their
homes and take part in the elections. Czech Foreign Ministry believes
that such unilateral acts do not contribute to the efforts of the
international community aimed at reaching a peaceful solution of the
conflict in Nagorno Karabakh. The Czech Republic fully supports the
activity of the OSCE Minsk Group and its co-chairs and calls on the
parties involved in the conflict for further peace processes.