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Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov appeals to Armenian people in his UN speech

04 October 2007 09:35 (UTC +04:00)

The minister stated that the talks continuing in the framework of OSCE Minsk Group since 1992 produced no results. Saying that 20 percent of Azerbaijani territories have been occupied Elmar Mammadyarov mentioned that this conflict caused mass resettlement of people and now Azerbaijan has about one million refugees and IDPs. Mentioning Azerbaijanâ€™s position once more, the minister underlined the importance of solving the conflict basing on international law norms and principles and relevant UN resolutions. The minister appealed to Armenian people in his UN speech.
â€œArmenians should understand that their policy violating peace and stability in the region is very dangerous and unconstructive, this policy can cause dangers for Armeniaâ€™s development.
Everyone should believe that Azerbaijan will restore its territorial integrity and sovereignty, it only needs time,â€ he said.
Minister gave several proposals for increasing effect of the activity of UN.
â€œUN Security Council should be a democratic body, balancing geographical representation and should be of universal character. UN General Assembly should strengthen its activity,â€ he said.
Elmar Mammadyarov touching on regional issues in his speech spoke about energy security, energy projects implemented in Azerbaijan, existing energy corridors. Foreign Minister stated that Azerbaijani economics increased by 34% last year, and but it comprises over 35% this year.
Mr. Mammadyarov stating that state budget of the country increased 4 times underlined that unemployment and poorness reduced in the country, investing funds to the economics of the country increased.
Azerbaijani FM touching on the activity of GUAM said that main priority is to inform the world community about the role of this organization as a bridge between Europe and Asia and use this potential. /APA/