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GUAM countries make statement on respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova in OSCE Permanent Council

11 April 2008 17:06 (UTC +04:00)

The statement says that the priorities outlined by Stubb coincide with the interests of GUAM states and they are supported by the member states.
â€œFrozen conflicts can be solved only basing on constructive negotiations. GUAM countries believe that OSCE, as an organization having great role in preventing and solving conflicts, will contribute to the settlement of frozen conflicts in Azerbaijan, Moldova and Georgiaâ€, the statement reads.
The statement notes that GUAM countries support personal representative of OSCE Chairman-in-Office on the settlement of conflicts Heikki Talvitieâ€™s activity and they are ready to help reviving the process of negotiations.
â€œGUAMâ€™s position on the settlement of the frozen conflicts remains unchanged. According to the principles of the international law, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova should be respected, UN resolutions and OSCE decisions should be based and refugees and displaced persons should return to their native landsâ€, the statement says.