NATO KEEN IN DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONS WITH AZERBAIJAN
Having noted, that after signing in 1994 between Azerbaijan and NATO of the PfP program, the bilateral contacts dynamically develop, Z. Askarov has stated, that today Azerbaijan as the present partner takes part in many actions of NATO. Azerbaijan is interested in development and strengthening of communications with the Euro-Atlantic alliance and for this purpose carries out all the obligations assigned. We also, he said, take active part in the antiterrorist coalition. Militaries of Azerbaijan have joined the peacekeeping forces in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. The relations between Milli Majlis and Parliamentary Assembly of NATO have reached a desirable level. In 1997, Azerbaijan was admitted to the Assembly with observer status, and in 2002 0 became member of this Organization, which is evidence to development of links, and that Azerbaijan is a reliable partner. Despite this, there are problems impeding all-round development of these ties. Territorial claims of Armenia against Azerbaijan are threat both for the country and the entire South Caucasus, he emphasized.
Then, Ziyafet Askarov has in detail informed on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, emphasizing importance of activation of the role of NATO, being the guarantor of peace and stability on the planet.
Mr. Robert Simons has told, that the NATO also is interested in development of links with Azerbaijan and closely watches the processes ongoing in the country, and that the Organization highly estimates the progressive steps undertaken in the country after the past parliamentary elections.
The sides had comprehensive exchange of views on other questions representing mutual interest.
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