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Aydin Mirzazadeh: The views that Gabala radar is used as a means of pressure against Russia in the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict are not serious proposals

17 August 2011 12:45 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Azer Mustafayev â€“ APA. â€œAzerbaijan has never allowed and will not allow the usage of Gabala radar against the interests of the neighboring states, especially its allies,â€ deputy chairman of the parliamentâ€™s committee for security and defense Aydin Mirzazadeh said in his interview to the website of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), APA reports.

Mirzazadeh said as the lease term of the radar expires next year, the sides are reviewing the conditions of the agreement. He said taking into account the change of the prices and situation the Azerbaijani side gave proposals concerning the increase of the prices and a number of issues.
â€œThe Russian side accepted the proposals and is discussing them. The Russian side gave proposals concerning the modernization of Gabala radar. Azerbaijan being the owner of the property is considering this proposal and will pass a relevant decision,â€ he said.

â€œSome experts say that Gabala radar is used as a means of pressure against Russia in the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict. But these are not serious proposals. Azerbaijanâ€™s position concerning the resolution of the conflict is clear. Azerbaijan expresses its principled position in all meetings and we are satisfied that the Russian side accepts our position. In this respect, Azerbaijan is trying to solve each problem in line with its interests and interests of the region. No doubt, these factors will be taken into consideration in the new agreement on Gabala radar,â€ Aydin Mirzazadeh said.