Slovenia supports the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict on the basis of international principles, said on Monday in Baku, President of Slovenia Danilo Turk at the joint press conference with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. This information was reported by the state news agency AzerTAc.
Danilo Turk said that Slovenia is well aware of the sensitive issues in Caucasus region. According to him, issues of security in the Caucasus region at the same time are issues affecting the security and cooperation in Europe. "We were not happy that the"frozen"conflicts have persisted for so long. Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is one of the most protracted conflicts, and during these years we have not seen the desired progress in the settlement," - he said.
President of Slovenia believes that in the past there was some progress, there were identified specific points for the resolution and there is now known what steps are necessary for a peaceful settlement. "In the past the principles of conflict resolution have been set, and they are very clear. These principles are territorial integrity, inviolability of borders, peaceful settlement of the conflict", - he said.
"Standing here in Baku, I want to say that we support the increased efforts of OSCE Minsk Group and other parties to achieve a final solution of the problem on the basis of already defined principles of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict," - said the president of Slovenia - "I believe that all of us, Europe are interested in this settlement, and we all support greater efforts, which have long been waited for."
President of Slovenia is in Azerbaijan with official visit, during which between countries there were signed five intergovernmental agreements.
Addressing a statement, the President of Slovenia Danilo Turk thanked Azerbaijan President for a precise description of the joint debates, and said that Ilham Aliyev expressed thoughts about the quality and capacity of the relations between Azerbaijan and Slovenia are absolutely correct.
"Our countries alike. In our culture, customs and traditions also have similarities. Of course, in our political history of the struggle for sovereignty and independence, too, is similar, and this important part of our history. We know and understand each other, and I am very glad that this understanding provides a good framework for the development of our relations", - said Danilo Turk.
Slovenian President spoke about the importance of preserving cultural heritage. "In countries such as ours, and in our regions, we must do such steps, to the idea of the Council of Europe and European Union were used in the proper format. We need to know about cultural heritage in the region. We must participate in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. This can serve to strengthen peace, "- he said.
Speaking about the European Union, President Danilo Tuerk said that the European Union - is not just an economic club, economy or merely an economic system, but also the organization, which serves as a new culture and promoting cultural traditions and customs.
Slovenian President praised documents signed within the visit. Danilo Turk noted areas of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Slovenia: "In the future there could be considered areas of energy and diversification of energy transportation. We know that the development of hydropower is on the agenda in Azerbaijan, and we have good experience in this area. Members of our companies working in this field are represented in the delegation. I am confident that they will establish useful contacts and enhance cooperation in this field. At the same time there might be promoted cooperation in the field telecommunications, information technology, pharmaceuticals and in other spheres, "- he said.
In conclusion President Danilo Turk has invited President Ilham Aliyev to visit Slovenia for continued dialogue and further discussion and development of all spheres of cooperation.
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