Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received French National Assembly deputies Christian Batay and Rolan Blum, Foreign Ministry’s press service told APA.
Nagorno Karabakh conflict was the main subject of discussion at the meeting.
According to him, Armenia has occupied the territories of Azerbaijani and roughly violated international legal norms and principles. Mammadyarov said that it was necessary to eliminate the consequences of occupation for the settlement of the conflict. Noting that this requires the settlement of the conflict in stages, Mammadyarov said that first and foremost it is necessary to withdraw Armenian armed forces from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan, to establish normal living conditions in these areas, to open the communication, to ensure the return of IDPs to their homelands, and finally to determine the status of Nagorno-Karabakh. Minister Mammadyarov noted that only in this way one can ensure lasting peace and stability in the region. In response, the French deputies expressed confidence in sooner settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and noted the importance of increased international efforts in this direction. The two sides also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.
APA
