Conflicts should be resolved peacefullyMay 14, 2009 - 14:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Caucasus is a part of European security system, France's ambassador to Armenia said. "It's an alternative route for implementation of energy projects," Serge Smessov said during "Reassessing Security in the South Caucasus: Regional Conflicts, Stability and Transformation" international conference. "The Georgian hostilities proved that conflict should be resolved peacefully. It in full refers to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement," he said. "The status quo can be maintained forever. Armenian and Azerbaijani publics should be prepared for adoption of Madrid principles which underlie the ongoing talks," Ambassador Smessov said. Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. Partner news |