TREND Information, Azerbaijan
July 29 2006
Nagorno-Karabakh problem was discussed at plenary session of PA of
South Caucasus in London
Source: Trend
Author: J.Shahverdiyev
29.07.2006
The Nagorno-Karabakh problem was discussed at the 5th plenary session
of the initiative group of the Parliamentary Assembly of South
Caucasus in London, the chairman of social policy commission of
Azerbaijani parliament Hadi Rajabli who participated at the session
told journalists, Trend reports. The Azerbaijani delegation attending
the meeting included Siyavush Novruzov, Kh.Rajabli and chairman of
parliament commission for agrarian policy Eldar Ibrahimov.
Rajabli noted that the discussions aimed at finding a way for the
settlement of the conflict. `The position of Azerbaijan was steady
and reasoned. Other representatives agreed with our opinions. The
Georgian delegation protected our position in all aspects,' ho told.
Azerbaijani deputies announced that the efforts of liberating the
occupied territories through war have increased in the country and
besides, the budget of the military expenditures have been raised.
`It was stated at the meeting held under chair of the head of Eastern
European countries department of the Foreign Ministry of Great
Britain Symon Smite that if Azerbaijan is eager to the peaceful
solution of the conflict, then why to take arm. We brought an
argument that it is not increased the interest of military
expenditures in the state budget. For the reason
of increase of budget expenditures, the finance was directed toward
various spheres. I told in my speech that if the military
expenditures of Azerbaijan is of concern for you, then why do you
keep silence for the delivery of Russian military technique from
Georgia to Armenia? Russia has supplied $1 billion military arms to
Armenia, but no-one came against it. I stressed that Azerbaijan will
take any possible steps to ensure its territorial integrity,' he
added.
According to Rajabli, during the meeting, it was announced the
position of Armenian side regarding Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
`Armenian deputies stressed that the co-chairs of OSCE Minsk Group
announces that Azerbaijan doesn't accept their proposals. And we said
that Azerbaijan cannot agree with the proposals bringing damage to
its territorial integrity. In any cases, the economic growth of
Azerbaijan makes Armenia worried. They take a great interest in
establishing economic relations. We have stressed that it is possible
only after settlement of all problems. Besides, we drew the attention
to the fires committed by Armenians in Azerbaijan's occupied
territories,' he said.
The next meeting is planned to be held in December in Dubai. That
meeting will focus on the cooperation in the sphere of ecology,
transport and banks.
July 29 2006
Nagorno-Karabakh problem was discussed at plenary session of PA of
South Caucasus in London
Source: Trend
Author: J.Shahverdiyev
29.07.2006
The Nagorno-Karabakh problem was discussed at the 5th plenary session
of the initiative group of the Parliamentary Assembly of South
Caucasus in London, the chairman of social policy commission of
Azerbaijani parliament Hadi Rajabli who participated at the session
told journalists, Trend reports. The Azerbaijani delegation attending
the meeting included Siyavush Novruzov, Kh.Rajabli and chairman of
parliament commission for agrarian policy Eldar Ibrahimov.
Rajabli noted that the discussions aimed at finding a way for the
settlement of the conflict. `The position of Azerbaijan was steady
and reasoned. Other representatives agreed with our opinions. The
Georgian delegation protected our position in all aspects,' ho told.
Azerbaijani deputies announced that the efforts of liberating the
occupied territories through war have increased in the country and
besides, the budget of the military expenditures have been raised.
`It was stated at the meeting held under chair of the head of Eastern
European countries department of the Foreign Ministry of Great
Britain Symon Smite that if Azerbaijan is eager to the peaceful
solution of the conflict, then why to take arm. We brought an
argument that it is not increased the interest of military
expenditures in the state budget. For the reason
of increase of budget expenditures, the finance was directed toward
various spheres. I told in my speech that if the military
expenditures of Azerbaijan is of concern for you, then why do you
keep silence for the delivery of Russian military technique from
Georgia to Armenia? Russia has supplied $1 billion military arms to
Armenia, but no-one came against it. I stressed that Azerbaijan will
take any possible steps to ensure its territorial integrity,' he
added.
According to Rajabli, during the meeting, it was announced the
position of Armenian side regarding Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
`Armenian deputies stressed that the co-chairs of OSCE Minsk Group
announces that Azerbaijan doesn't accept their proposals. And we said
that Azerbaijan cannot agree with the proposals bringing damage to
its territorial integrity. In any cases, the economic growth of
Azerbaijan makes Armenia worried. They take a great interest in
establishing economic relations. We have stressed that it is possible
only after settlement of all problems. Besides, we drew the attention
to the fires committed by Armenians in Azerbaijan's occupied
territories,' he said.
The next meeting is planned to be held in December in Dubai. That
meeting will focus on the cooperation in the sphere of ecology,
transport and banks.