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Elmar Mammadyarov: â€œSelf-determination of Nagorno Karabakh must be realized by azerbaijani and armenian communitiesâ€

22 October 2010 09:23 (UTC +04:00)

Speaking about progress in the talks, the minister noted that vigilance in the negotiations process was weaker in comparison with the last year: â€œUnfortunately, position of Armenian side is still indefinite. They do not respond the co-chairsâ€™ proposalsâ€.

Mammadyarov said that though position of Armenian side was based on principle of self-determination of peoples, and Azerbaijan received this principle, it declared that this principle should not be contrary to other important principle - territorial integrity: â€œAzerbaijan considers the principle of self-determination of peoples as one of the principles of OSCE Helsinki Final Act. But if lands are occupied, territorial integrity of the country is violated, we consider it impossible. Touching upon its self-determination, Armenian side forgets one important moment â€“ Armenian community can not realize self-determination by itself, it must be decided by two communitiesâ€.

The minister said that Azerbaijan was ready to give high autonomy status to Nagorno Karabakh as a compromise. He reminded that international community recognized the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and cited as examples the UN, Council of Europe resolutions and last resolution of the European Parliament: â€œI hope that Azerbaijan will restore its territorial integrity in whole!â€