PACE SECRETARY GENERAL MEETS HEADS OF STANDING COMMISSIONS OF MILLI MAJLIS
Opening the meeting, vice-speaker of Milli Majlis, head of the standing commission on defense and security issues Ziyafet Askerov noted that Azerbaijan is keen in integration to the European family, European values, deepening of cooperation with the Council of Europe. Our country, therefore, constantly fulfills the taken obligations, Mr. Askerov emphasized.
He also noted the unsuccessful efforts of the OSCE MG, the major mediator in the settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict, the crucial problem for our people, on application of double standards related to the sides-in-conflict, indifference of the world community to the fact of ignorance by Armenia four UN SC Resolutions, principles of international law, stressing that this arouses concern in the Azerbaijan community. He noted that Azerbaijan adheres peaceful settlement of the conflict. And it is high time to make decisive steps. If the peaceful negotiations will not have any success, Azerbaijan will try to release its occupied lands by any means.
Speaking of the issues of cooperation, Mr. Bruno Haller noted: “Structure of our parliaments are alike. And this opens opportunities for further development of links. Cooperation of Azerbaijan Parliament and PACE fives reason for satisfaction and we aspire to development of the regional parliamentary ties. Parliamentary dialogue plays a key role in inter-state relations”.
Mr. Bruno Haller stated that due to the election of Terry Davis as Secretary General of the Council of Europe, in the region for preparation of report on Nagorny Karabakh conflict is expected to come a new reporter. He expressed confidence that this would be a objective report reflecting the truth.
Also were attending the meeting the heads of the standing commissions of Milli Majlis Asya Manafova, Eldar Ibrahimov, Sirus Tebrizli, Shahlar Askerov. It was suggested to invite specialists of relevant standing commissions to PACE, visit to the region of representatives of PACE commission to exchange experience.
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