AZERBAIJAN AGAINST "FREEZING" THE KARABAKH CONFLICT

armradio.am
17.04.2008 15:19

"GUAM countries should join efforts for the settlement of the conflicts
in their territories. These conflicts should be solved basing on the
principles of international law recognized by the world community. This
is the approach of GUAM countries to the settlement of the conflicts
and this position was coordinated at the summit of GUAM heads of state
two years ago," Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov said
at the international conference "Basic principles of settlement of
the conflicts in GUAM countries" in Baku, Today.az reported.

Araz Azimov said GUAM countries should mobilize their forces to solve
the conflicts in their territories. He dismissed the misconception of
"frozen conflicts".

"By "frozen conflict", we mean the frozen situation, not the frozen
solution," he said.

"Armenia’s position consists of delaying the settlement of Nagorno
Karabakh conflict. Ways of solution of this problem should be
found. These ways are political pressure, basing on the principles of
international law and unique position of the international community,"
he said.

Araz Azimov said Azerbaijan is ready to continue the negotiations
on the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict and did not refuse
dialogue.