JOINT PRESS-CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF AZERBAIJAN AND LATVIA
The heads of states have made a statements at the press-conference. Then they have answered the journalists’ questions. The both Presidents have appreciated the results of visit and talks. They noted that amongst the main topic of the talks were the bilateral relations of the two countries, as well as the settlement of the conflicts in the South Caucasus region, integration of Azerbaijan into Europe.
Touchig upon the Azerbaijan’s view of point to the settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh President Ilhav Aliyev said it is based on the international principles. He noted Armenia occupied about 20% of the Azerbaijan’s territory, including the areas, adjourning Nagorno Karabakh, where the Armenians were not residents previously. He noted, Azerbaijan guarantees security to the local population and the political stability. However, the fundamental factor for the conflict peaceful settlement is returning of the occupied territories to Azerbaijan, and the refugees and the internally displaced persons to their homelands. The Latvian Freiberga noted from her part, the position of Latvia in the Nagorno-Karabakh issue is identical to the European Union. It recognizes the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and considers that the world practice shows, the military solution of the conflict is the loss for the both sides. Responding the issue on the economic potential of the both countries the Presidents of the both countries noted, good opportunities are available and the joint business forum will demonstrate it.
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