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RUSSIA TO PROMOTE POLITICAL SETTLEMENT OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH PROBLEM - PUTIN
ITAR-TASS, Russia
August 13, 2013 Tuesday 08:16 PM GMT+4
BAKU August 13
- Russia will do its best to promote settlement of the Nagorn-Karabakh
problem, which must be settled by diplomatic efforts only, Russian
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday after talks with his
Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev.
"Naturally, during our talks, we touched upon pressing international
problems, including that of Nagorno-Karabakh," Putin said. "Russia
is taking active efforts to promote the soonest settlement of the
conflict, which is possible only through political means."
The Azerbaijani president also noted the role Russia as a co-chair
of the OSCE Minsk group was playing in the settlement of the
Nagorno-Karabakh problem. "The soonest settlement of the conflict
will lead to stability, predictability and cooperation in the region,"
he said.
According to Aliyev, the settlement of the conflict must be based "on
historical justice, international law and resolutions of international
organizations."
Lasting ceasefire has been established in Nagorno-Karabakh since
May 1994, thanks to Russia's mediatory efforts. As a co-chair of the
Minsk group, Russia is continuing its participation in the negotiating
process to settle the conflict. On November 2, 2008, a three-party
meeting in Moscow between presidents of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia
yielded a declaration, where the parties reiterated their commitment
to the political settlement.
ITAR-TASS, Russia
August 13, 2013 Tuesday 08:16 PM GMT+4
BAKU August 13
- Russia will do its best to promote settlement of the Nagorn-Karabakh
problem, which must be settled by diplomatic efforts only, Russian
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday after talks with his
Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev.
"Naturally, during our talks, we touched upon pressing international
problems, including that of Nagorno-Karabakh," Putin said. "Russia
is taking active efforts to promote the soonest settlement of the
conflict, which is possible only through political means."
The Azerbaijani president also noted the role Russia as a co-chair
of the OSCE Minsk group was playing in the settlement of the
Nagorno-Karabakh problem. "The soonest settlement of the conflict
will lead to stability, predictability and cooperation in the region,"
he said.
According to Aliyev, the settlement of the conflict must be based "on
historical justice, international law and resolutions of international
organizations."
Lasting ceasefire has been established in Nagorno-Karabakh since
May 1994, thanks to Russia's mediatory efforts. As a co-chair of the
Minsk group, Russia is continuing its participation in the negotiating
process to settle the conflict. On November 2, 2008, a three-party
meeting in Moscow between presidents of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia
yielded a declaration, where the parties reiterated their commitment
to the political settlement.