OFFICIAL NEWS
STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV
The meeting has passed in very constructive conditions. Within several hours various questions and ways of settlement of the conflict have been discussed. I also positively estimate the fact that at a constant level, in a constant format, the meetings of Ministers of Foreign Affairs are conducted with participation of Minsk Group co-chairs. It is the positive moment as at these meetings there is very active exchange of opinions and searches of ways of settlement. Our meeting in Astana at the level of presidents has been planned earlier. The certain result of negotiations at the level of ministers has been brought, and also the wide spectrum of the questions connected to settlement has been discussed. Journalists always show very big interest, but we are always compelled to be limited to very streamline phrases. And today is not exception of these rules. I think you understand us. As the question extremely important that it is premature to speak more widely about it. I think, that the further development of situation can promote move ahead on the way of settlement. Thanks.
ROBERT KOCHARYAN: I simply would add that the meeting with the President of Russia, it seems to me, was interesting. The exchange of opinions was interesting.
ILHAM ALIYEV: Yes, we have expressed to the President of Russia gratitude that he has found time to take part in this meeting. Certainly, such meetings are useful. Thanks.