MINISTER OF STATE AT THE FEDERAL FOREIGN OFFICE: I WILL PUT FORWARD MY PROPOSALS ON THE SETTLEMENT OF NAGORNO KARABAKH CONFLICT DURING MY VISIT TO THE REGION
APA
March 30 2009
Azerbaijan
Yerevan – APA. "It is necessary to exclude military solution to
Nagorno Karabakh conflict in all cases," Minister of State at the
Federal Foreign Office Gernot Erler said in Yerevan, APA reports.
"German government supports settlement of Nagorno Karabakh
conflict. Our efforts aim at helping the settlement of the conflict,"
he said.
Minister of State said the settlement of the conflict basing
on the countries’ territorial integrity and people’s right
of self-determination had not been effective for many years,
therefore, more practical approaches should be found to the process
of negotiations.
"It is necessary to achieve compromises in the negotiations. I
will put forward my proposals on the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh
conflict during my visit to the region. We always underline that the
presidents’ meetings are effective, but the people should be prepared
for compromises. There is no place for populism, political courage
should be found in order to establish peace, think about the future
of the region and assume this responsibility," he said.
Gernot Erler arrived in Armenia yesterday. He will meet with Armenian
president, speaker, vice-speaker, members of Germany-Armenia friendship
group.