RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN: "OCCUPATION OF AZERBAIJANI TERRITORIES MUST END"

APA
Jan 13 2010
Azerbaijan

Moscow – APA. "We have taken important steps for the normalization
of the relations with Armenia.

On the other hand, it is very important to put an end to the
occupation of Azerbaijani territories and find long-lasting solution
to Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Erdogan said while meeting with the students and teachers of Moscow
State Institute of International Relations, APA reports. He said
OSCE Minsk Group should do much for the solution to the conflict and
underlined: "Minsk Group should first of all fulfill its function,
as there are 20 years behind and within these 20 years Karabakh
conflict has not been solved."

"Minsk Group must do its best for the solution to this conflict. I
think first of all Russia should increase its activity in this
process. We all know that Armenia has occupied Karabakh. The UN
Security Council has resolutions about it, the UN admits the fact of
occupation," he said.

Touching on the processes in the South Caucasus, Recep Teyyip Erdogan
underlined the importance of achieving long-lasting stability in
the region.

"Our initiative on establishing Caucasus Cooperation and Stability
Platform is still effective. With joint cooperation of Russia, Turkey,
Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia, this region may become peaceful,"
he said.