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Goran Lennmarker: "A part of Azerbaijan has been occupied and about one million of people become displaced"

23 April 2007 [11:46] - TODAY.AZ
"The alternative of a new war break-out between Azerbaijan and Armenia is out of question. New war may cause new problems, new refugees and deaths," says the report on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict drawn up by OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President, Swedish MP Goran Lennmarker.

The author considers that the time does not work for theparties to the conflict, APA reports.

"The Nagorno Karabakh conflict should be solved on the basis of international law norms and European standards not on power or double standards. European model on the solution of conflicts based on respecting human rights can help the solution to the conflicts in the South Caucasus, including the Nagorno Karabakh problem. Experience of the Baltic states can be used in the solution to the south Caucasus conflicts. Nagorno Karabakh conflict is the inheritance of the past. Azerbaijan and Armenia suffering from aggression and enmity must be sure that historical realities will not repeat," the report says.

Goran Lennmarker said Armenia's major anxiety is connected with national security.

"There are serious problems concerning security in the country as a result of heavy historical practice gained during the Ottoman, Russia and USSR period. The main point worrying Azerbaijan is injustice. An important part of the country has been occupied and about one million of people have become displaced. Therefore, Azerbaijanis consider themselves the victims of the aggression. Though the parties state that the conflict has historical grounds they interpret its essence differently. Azerbaijan and Armenia should reach a common agreement regarding the events of the past. It is very important for maintenance of justice," he said.

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