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    WPS Agency, Russia
    What the Papers Say (Russia)
    October 23, 2008 Thursday



    ALIYEV IS PREPARED TO MEET WITH SARGSJAN

    by Sokhbet Mamedov

    BAKU IS SEETHING OVER THE RUMORS THAT THE RUSSIAN MILITARY MAY REPLACE
    THE ARMENIAN IN NAGORNO-KARABAKH; Official Baku wants the
    Nagorno-Karabakh conflict finally settled.

    Visiting Yerevan, President Dmitry Medvedev said a meeting between the
    leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia might take place
    soon. Official Baku seemed to like the idea.

    "It may turn out to be an effective initiative indeed," Novruz Mamedov
    of the Azerbaijani presidential administration said.

    According to the official, the August developments in the region make
    it plain that latent conflicts never cease being a threat. "I'd say
    that time has come to settle the Azerbaijani-Armenian conflict over
    Nagorno-Karabakh," Mamedov said. "We expect Armenia to show wisdom and
    take a constructive stand."

    President of Armenia Serj Sargsjan meanwhile said Yerevan was prepared
    to continue negotiations "on the basis of Madrid Principles" that
    recognized Karabakh Armenian community's right to
    self-determination. "It is not these principles that constitute the
    international law," Mamedov said by way of comment. "This particular
    problem should be approached from the standpoint of the international
    law that views territorial integrity as the first priority."

    Mamedov then offered comments on reports in some media outlets that
    Moscow suggested withdrawal of the Armenian army from Nagorno-Karabakh
    and deployment of Russian troops there.

    "Deployment of any forces on the territory of Azerbaijan without
    official discussion of the matter with Baku is out of the question,"
    the official said.

    Karabakh conflict settlement and liberation of seven Azerbaijani
    districts occupied by Armenia are Baku's number one priority.
    Political scientist Rovshan Bagirov suggested that the political
    leadership was ready to consider any initiative that might promote
    solution to the problem.

    "As for the date of the trilateral meeting, I'd say it will take place
    after the inauguration," Bagirov said.

    The Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan verified the outcome of
    presidential election and officially proclaimed Ilham Aliyev the
    president on October 15.

    Source: Nezavisimaya Gazeta, No 230, October 23, 2008, p. 6

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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