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Vasily Istratov: â€œRussia has nothing to do but co-chair for settlement of Nagorno Karabagh conflictâ€

05 March 2008 11:45 (UTC +04:00)

Istratov noted that leader of Communist Party Gennady Zyuganovâ€™s representative has observed the elections all day long and participated in the calculation of votes and copy of final protocol was presented to him. The diplomat noted that 85% of Russians residing in Azerbaijan voted for Dmitry Medvedev. Istratov added that withdrawal of Azerbaijani military contingent from Kosovo was domestic policy of Azerbaijan. Ambassador noted that Russiaâ€™s position on Kosovo had not changed. Asked how Azerbaijan-Russia relations will develop during tenure of new President, diplomat stated that Medvedev visited Azerbaijan several times and had good relations.
â€œPositive experience in Azerbaijan-Russia relations collected within Putinâ€™s tenure will serve to further develop bilateral ties,â€ he said. Asked whether Russiaâ€™s position on the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict will be changed or not, Istratov mentioned that Russia was OSCE MG Co-Chair and Moscow did not plan to do anything else.
â€œWe try to stir up the negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan,â€ he said.