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OSCE PA President: It is high time to solve Nagorno Karabakh conflict

15 March 2010 16:55 (UTC +04:00)

Elmar Mammadyarov said Armenia had occupied Azerbaijanâ€™s territories and violated the norms and principles of the international law. The Minister said first of all it is important to eliminate the consequences of the occupation. Underlining the stage-by-stage solution to the conflict Elmar Mammadyarov noted the importance of withdrawing Armenian armed forces from the occupied Azerbaijani territories, establishing normal living conditions in the territories, opening of the communications, returning of the IDPs to their lands and determining the final status of Nagorno Karabakh. According to Elmar Mammadyarov, sustainable peace and security can be ensured in the region only with these conditions of the settlement.

Joao Soares said he agreed to the approach of Azerbaijan on the solution to the conflict and added that it was high time to solve the conflict.

The sides also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.