POLITICS
AZERBAIJANI AMBASSADOR GIVES INTERVIEW TO KUWAITI NEWSPAPERS
Baku, November 2 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijani ambassador to Kuwait Shahin Abdullayev was interviewed on October 29 by Kuwait`s leading newspapers Al-Rai, Arrouiah, Al-Watan and An Nahar. Ambassador told of Azerbaijan-Kuwait relations and answered the questions concerning regional and international problems.
Shahin Abdullayev touched on the history and situation of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Ambassador praised Kuwait`s fair stance towards resolution of the conflict during discussions in the UN, OIC and other international organizations
When asked about mediation opportunities for Ankara in the light of the rapprochement between Armenia and Turkey, Abdullayev said Turkey spares no effort to solve the problem. He noted Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry`s statement said rapprochement contradicts national interests of Azerbaijan. Nonetheless, Azerbaijan is not going to interfere in Turkey`s internal affairs. Ambassador said during his speech in the parliament of Azerbaijan, Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan pledged not to open border with Armenia unless Nagorno-Karabakh problem is solved.
Abdullayev pointed out President Ilham Aliyev`s visit to Kuwait and documents signed between the two countries gave an impetus to bilateral relations.
Ambassador noted an invitation letter to pay an official visit to Azerbaijan was presented to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, adding this visit is of particular importance to Azerbaijan. He expressed hope that this visit would take place.
Ambassador briefed about the ongoing reforms and development in Azerbaijan.
When asked about Palestine problem, ambassador Abdullayev noted Azerbaijan backs fair resolution of the problem.
He also dwelt on the Azerbaijan-Iran relations and its development prospects.