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Armenian-Azerbaijani Presidential Meeting Constructive

12.06.2008, 20:27
The latest meeting between the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents, Serge Sargsyan and Ilkham Aliev, when the sides discussed a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, was constructive, stated RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan.
YEREVAN, June 12. /ARKA/. The latest meeting between the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents, Serge Sargsyan and Ilkham Aliev, when the sides discussed a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, was constructive, stated RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan.

“It was a hope-inspiring meeting, after which the Presidents instructed the two countries’ Foreign Ministers to continue the negotiations on the basis of the Madrid principles,” Nalbandyan told reporters.

The Minister reported that the sides discussed numerous issues. Many points were discussed in private.

Commenting on the Azerbaijani side’s statement on its being unaware of the Madrid principles, the RA Foreign Minister pointed out that it is not “bargaining, but serious talks” that are in question.

“Of course, we will not settle all the issues with Azerbaijanis. We are ready for bargaining as well, but it is serious talks that are in question now, and Armenia is ready to continue the talks on the basis of the proposals made by the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmen in Madrid,” Nalbandyan said.

The Minister expressed the opinion that the Azerbaijani side will be able to summarize its positions on the Karabakh problem.

“Azerbaijani officials make different comments on numerous facts. As for us, we speak one language. The President, Foreign Minister, Minister of Defense and other officials state the same principles,” Nalbandyan said.

Since 1992, negotiations for a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict have been held within the OSCE Minsk Group co-chaired by the USA, Russia and France. –0--