POLITICAL STABILITY IN SOUTH CAUCASUS DISCUSSED
Mr. Seyidov updated the guest on the close cooperation of Azerbaijan with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. He also noted that Azerbaijan is developing its relations with Great Britain and other western states on the base of a mutual respect of national interests.
Touching Council of Europe’s position with respect to the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the Commission Chairman said although the recent report by Terry Davis does not completely satisfy the Azerbaijani side, it an all may be considered as positive.
It was noted during the conversation that new rapporteur on the conflict David Atkinson represents Great Britain. In this connection, Mr. Seyidov expressed hope for further activities of the new rapporteur.
Sir. Brian Fall noted, for his part, that Azerbaijan was a rapidly developing country and its capital Baku had been converted to the regional center in the Southern Caucasus. With regard to the Armenia-Azerbaijan, he noted he stood for its resolution through negotiations.
Mr. Seyidov and Sir. Fall also exchanged views on a number of other issues of mutual interest.