RUSSIAN-AZERBAIJANI RELATIONS EXAMPLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES
Gennady Gudkov has especially noted progress in the Russian-Azerbaijan relations in the field of combat against terrorism. “ We count absolutely right the position held by Azerbaijan in this question, and we hope for further understanding of our problems and cooperation in this area”.
Concerning the situation on the Russian-Azerbaijan border, the Member of Parliament has stated that all these problems have temporary character, in due time they will be settled and stabilized.
The Russian Member of Parliament also has expressed his views concerning settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict and the role of Russia in this process. In particular, he has stated that Russia recognizes territorial integrity of all states which were part of Soviet Union, and is interested in the prompt settlement of the conflict by peace way.
“It is complicated question in the Trans-Caucasia, and Russia would like to resolve it, we with deep regret note that such conflict takes place. Russia, as one of co-chairmen of the Minsk Group of OSCE, makes all efforts to find compromise in solution of this conflict. As soon as between the sides the conciliatory suggestions will be found, the conflict will be settled, it will sharply strengthen safety of all region and it will enable Russia to carry out more active joint military policy, military-technical cooperation and to strengthen political stability of region”, he underlined.
“Certainly, we are for the quick resolution of territorial problems, for recognition of firmness of borders. Russia has many times stated that is ready to become the guarantor of invariance of borders. We very much want that there were conciliatory suggestions that Azerbaijan and Armenia have found mutual understanding, and Russia is ready to act as the guarantor. I think, then nobody will have desire to try to change something in the status–quo, Mr. Gudkov added.