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12 March 2005 - 03:25 AMT

ALIYEV: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD PAY MORE ATTENTION TO KARABAKH CONFLICT

Azeri President Ilham Aliyev received the delegation of UNECE/UNESCAP, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe/ UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific. Touching upon regional processes I. Aliyev accentuated that the economic process, as well as the social and political stability in the country has a favorable impact on the development of the region as a whole. He regretted that «the occupation of 20% of Azeri territories by Armenia» poses serious obstacles for regional development. The continuation of the conflict is hampers regional security on the whole, promotion of economic processes much, Aliyev said, noting the need for increased attention to the conflict by international organizations.