POLITICS
FM Bayramov: Azerbaijan has now embarked on elimination of negative consequences of war
Baku, December 2, AZERTAC
“With the end of almost 30 years-long armed conflict with Armenia, Azerbaijan has now embarked on elimination of its negative consequences. Enabling hundreds of thousands of IDPs to return to their homes in safety and dignity, and ensuring peaceful life in the post-conflict territories, are the absolute priority for the Government of Azerbaijan. The first group of families have recently returned to Aghali village in the liberated Zangilan district of Azerbaijan, which was rebuilt based on a “smart village” concept,” said Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov as he addressed the 29th meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Lodz, Poland.
“Azerbaijan is also resolute to re-integrate its citizens of Armenian origin residing in post-conflict territories into its political, social and economic space, guaranteeing the same rights and freedoms with all the citizens of Azerbaijan. The Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan provides the solid legal framework in this regard. Increased dialogue and contacts over past months between central Azerbaijani authorities and local ethnic Armenian residents need to be encouraged and sustained,” the minister noted.