Elmar Mammadyarov: "Azerbaijan is positive on creation of a platform of cooperation in the Caucasus"

Mammadyarov commented on Caucasus Stability Pact persuaded by Turkey and stressed that Azerbaijan assessed this initiative and noted that if there was stability in South Caucasus, it would be positive for countries in the region. Azerbaijan will also conduct negotiations with Georgia and Russia. It is early to say in which platform it will be approved”, he said.

The Minister took stance on discussions conducted by Armenian and Russian presidents on Nagorno Karabakh in Sochi and added that it is early to forecast about the results of negotiations.

"We will continue negotiations with Armenia by mediation of co-chairs. Azerbaijan considers unambiguously that stability and peace should be achieved within the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan soon", he said.

Asked about the visit of Turkish President Abdullah Gul to Armenia, Elmar Mamedyarov said: "The visit of Turkish President to Armenia is a domestic affair of Turkey. Turkey will pass a decision on it. Azerbaijan cannot interfere in it in any case".

Asked how developments in South Ossetia influence on situation in Nagorno Karabakh, Mammadyarov stressed the importance of solution to all conflicts within the international legal norms. The Minister noted that the next meeting of OSCE MG co-chairs was proposed to be held in September at the meeting with Armenian foreign minister, taking place on August 1.

"We haven't received any information, but we want to be informed", he said.

/APA/