IRAN READY TO ASSIST AZERBAIJAN IN SETTLING THE KARABAKH PROBLEM

news.az
Dec 18 2009
Azerbaijan

"Iran is ready to help the fraternal country in settling the Karabakh
problem.

The Karabakh conflict is almost a problem of the entire region.

Problems of each region must be settled by regional countries. Foreign
countries pursue their own interests above all", said Iranian
ambassador in Azerbaijan Mohammad Baghir Bahrami told.

The ambassador also stressed that his country is ready to mediate
the conflict settlement.

"Unfortunately, the practice of the OSCE Minsk Group is not so good for
Azerbaijan. We believe the region will develop, if regional stability
prevails. If Iran can also participate in the discussions to resolve
the conflict, it will try to reach a resolution of the conflict using
its potential in the international arena", the ambassador said.

According to Bahrami, the Minsk Group either is unable to solve this
problem or does not want to do it.

"Iran also wants to take advantage of its position. The meeting of
presidents and foreign ministers of the two countries will promote
the problem settlement which will open a new stage in the resolution
of the issue. I hope the conflict will find its fair solution through
the efforts of the regional countries", the ambassador added.