AZERBAIJAN BLAMES "STALLED" NAGORNO-KARABAKH TALKS ON ARMENIA

Russia & CIS Military Newswire
October 30, 2007 Tuesday 8:46 AM MSK

Armenia has "an unconstructive approach" to the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict, "as a result of which Azeri- Armenian negotiations are
stalled" Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said.

Ministry spokesman Khazar Ibragim, who voiced the accusations at a news
conference, expressed hope that Armenia would take "a constructive
position" after an upcoming presidential election, "regardless of
who comes to power."

Ibragim also praised Turkey’s position on the conflict and its refusal
to unseal its border with Armenia.

"The position of Turkey remains unchanged, and we hail this move not
only because Turkey’s motives in this particular instance are its
fraternal relations with Azerbaijan but also because thereby Turkey
is proving that it is a responsible member of the world community,"
the spokesman said.