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    ENVOY SAYS IRAN CAN MEDIATE KARABAKH SETTLEMENT

    Azeri Press Agency
    Nov 19 2008

    Baku, 19 November: "The steps taken by the OSCE Minsk Group toward
    resolution of the Nagornyy Karabakh conflict may take forever. On
    the other hand, the world no longer believes that super powers
    treat problems fairly," the Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan, Naser
    Hamidi-Zare', has said.

    Iran is concerned about the continuing state of war between the
    two countries [Azerbaijan and Armenia] that are its neighbours,
    the ambassador said. "Along with other mediators, Iran too can
    take steps that may yield positive results toward resolution of the
    conflict. This issue was stated frankly during meetings between the
    Iranian and Azerbaijani presidents, as well as during the visit of
    the Iranian foreign minister to Baku. Both sides confirmed that this
    option is possible."

    In the opinion of the diplomat, in order for Iran's mediation to
    be accepted, Azerbaijan and Armenia need to come to terms with
    the reality. "Everybody knows that similar conflicts had gone on
    for decades and were then cast aside. Armenia and Azerbaijan can
    sincerely approach Iran for assistance in the resolution [of the
    conflict]. However, this issue has to be announced by state officials
    of both countries. At any rate, it must be taken into consideration
    that Iran is a regional country and we know each other well. In this
    aspect we could develop our ties in the future as well."

    The Iranian ambassador also touched on the fact of the occupation of
    Azerbaijani territories. "As a Muslim nation, the people of Azerbaijan
    have not lost their determination. The people still view the occupied
    territories as their motherland. Both common people and the elite
    must untiringly continue the struggle for a peaceful settlement to
    the conflict."
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