AZERI FM, OSCE SECRETARY GENERAL DISCUSS NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT

02.12.2009 [22:31]
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Baku, 2 December (AZERTAC). Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov has met Wednesday in Athens OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut to discuss settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Brichambaut praised the support of the countries which have been mediating peace talks to settle the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

He stressed the necessity of maintaining the dynamics through the latest talks to achieve progress.

Mammadyarov said the fact that 20% of Azerbaijan`s territory has been under the Armenian occupation was an impediment to settlement of the dispute.

He added to achieve progress towards settlement of the conflict, consequences of the occupation must be eliminated.

They said conflicts in the region were a major threat to stability, security and continuous development.

They also underscored the necessity of honoring norms and principles of international law to ensure Europe`s security architecture.

The sides also discussed the current state of and prospects for cooperation between Azerbaijan and OSCE.

AZERI FM, OSCE SECRETARY GENERAL DISCUSS NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT

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