The negotiations on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict have intensified again, said Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov.
The Minister noted Azerbaijani side`s major demand during discussions is the soonest withdrawal of Armenia`s troops from the occupied territories.
Mammadyarov said during the latest visit to the region, OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs were told again about Azerbaijan`s stance.
Armenia wants the status of Nagorno-Karabakh to be defined before the troops are pulled out. This non-constructive position bring already agreed matters back to the negotiating table. First and foremost, the status may be defined only after Armenia leaves occupied Azerbaijani lands, IDPs return to their homes with peace and stability restored.
According to him, Azerbaijan is ready to grant the high status to Nagorno-Karabakh. However, the status will be determined within the framework of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity.
The Minister pointed out the sides are expected to meet during the upcoming meeting of OSCE Foreign Ministers in Athens.
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