Peace talks with Armenia `slow`: FM
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said
talks on settling the long-standing conflict with Armenia are
proceeding "very slowly."
"I would very much like to say that these talks [negotiations on Upper Garabagh conflict settlement] are ongoing, at least, at medium speed, but I have to admit that this is not the case," Mammadyarov told an international conference devoted to the 90th anniversary of Azerbaijan`s diplomatic service last week.
According to Mammadyarov, though considerable advances have been achieved in the peace process since the Prague process was launched five years ago, challenges remain in bringing closer the positions of Baku and Yerevan. "But the main thing is that talks are moving forward."
Mammadyarov emphasized that Baku`s position on the Garabagh conflict remains unchanged.
"The Armenian armed forces must withdraw from the territories they occupy, the lands must be freed, the displaced persons are to return to their homes, after which the issue of Upper Garabagh`s status is to be considered."
"I would very much like to say that these talks [negotiations on Upper Garabagh conflict settlement] are ongoing, at least, at medium speed, but I have to admit that this is not the case," Mammadyarov told an international conference devoted to the 90th anniversary of Azerbaijan`s diplomatic service last week.
According to Mammadyarov, though considerable advances have been achieved in the peace process since the Prague process was launched five years ago, challenges remain in bringing closer the positions of Baku and Yerevan. "But the main thing is that talks are moving forward."
Mammadyarov emphasized that Baku`s position on the Garabagh conflict remains unchanged.
"The Armenian armed forces must withdraw from the territories they occupy, the lands must be freed, the displaced persons are to return to their homes, after which the issue of Upper Garabagh`s status is to be considered."
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