PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP MEETS FOREIGN MINISTER OF AZERBAIJAN
Mr. Evans noted that latest developments in the Caucasus are in the spotlight of the organization. He also praised the intensive development of the Azerbaijani economy, energy sector.
Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov stressed the interest of Azerbaijan in cooperating with the International Crisis Group and participation of the country in some big economic projects including Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan, Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum, and Baku-Novorossiysk projects.
Touching upon ties of Azerbaijan with international economic organizations, Mr. Mammadyarov said that Azerbaijan closely cooperates with them. Minister noted that globalization in the world after 11 September 2001 events strengthened links among countries towards security. According to him, As Azerbaijan is situated in a strategically pivotal region the resolution of all the conflicts in line with international norms and principles is very important.
Minister updated the guest on the plight of refugees and IDPs forced to leave their native lands as a result of the Armenian occupation.
The Minister stressed the necessity to settle Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict by the joint efforts of the international community.
In conclusion, Gareth Evans revealed his opinion on the conflict and hoped for the soonest peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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