Azerbaijan and the UK a lot of common interests, but during this visit we focused on the Karabakh conflict, stated Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov at the final briefing with British Minister for Europe David Lidington. For a peaceful settlement, first of all, the Armenian troops must be withdrawn from the occupied territories. "This will open to let the peace and development in the region," he said. In turn, Lidington said that he arrived in Baku from Yerevan, where he also discussed ways to resolve.
Karabakh conflict threatens European stability in the region. This severe crisis has lasted 20 years and requires a speedy solution, he said.
"Britain is ready to make its efforts to revive the peace process, for contacts between people. There may be difficult issues and compromises, we are ready to help with advice," said Lidington, but
Mammadyarov noted that the Karabakh conflict will not last as long as the conflict in Northern Ireland.
He further said that the Baku welcomes the call by the President of France to begin work on the great peace treaty, but for this the Armenian troops should be withdrawn.-03C-
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