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Abulfas Garayev: Azerbaijanisâ€™ participation in the â€œWeek of Azerbaijanâ€ in Armenia is an inconsiderate step

19 December 2007 16:12 (UTC +04:00)

The minister mentioned that 20 percent of Azerbaijani territories are under occupation and about one million people have been displaced.
The minister noted that Armenia always puts forth ideas and initiatives on holding such events.
â€œThese initiatives have one goal: Armenians want to tell the world that there are no problems between the nations, we are friends, the problem is among politicians and quite another atmosphere should be formed. But we are not ready to have serious discussions and establish bilateral relations with the representatives of the aggressive country, unless our lands are liberated. It does not mean that I do not meet with Armenian minister, or contact Armenians in international events. We are the members of an international family and meet anyway. But is it not right to speak about establishing serious, bilateral relations now,â€ he said. /APA/