Davutoglu and Mammadyarov believe peace in the Caucasus ‘around the corner’

2009-12-26 14:13:00

ArmInfo. Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov, who is paying
an official visit to Turkey, has met with his counterpart Ahmet
Davutoglu. APA reports that following the meeting the ministers held a
press conference.

Ahmet Davutoglu said they had discussed the development of the
bilateral relations and situation in the region, particularly
settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

"We think we are very close to peace in the Caucasus. Everybody should
try not to lose this opportunity. Minsk Group should do its best to
increase the dynamics to solve the conflict. Our policy aims to end
occupations in the region and open the close doors. There is all-round
cooperation and coordination between Azerbaijan and Turkey in all
issues," he said. Elmar Mammadyarov said they had discussed the urgent
issues and problems. "First of all we discussed the most serious
security problem in the region, Nagorno Karabakh conflict. We believe
that occupation and the problem of refugees is the biggest obstacle
for the stability and development."

Davutoglu said the Turkish parliament’s will is superior: "The Prime
Minister explained the policy of our government toward this issue for
many times. The issue was also discussed in the United States and our
position was explained there. We sincerely wish to normalize relations
with Armenia". Turkish journalist asked about the recent
misunderstandings between Azerbaijan and Turkey. Davutoglu said they
would never allow misunderstandings between Turkey and Azerbaijan.