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Pakistan's Ambassador: "We have no relations with Armenia"

08 June 2006 [12:47] - TODAY.AZ
"The objective of my visit to the villages of Tovuz region on border with Armenia is to familiarize with the living conditions of people here," Pakistan's Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mohammad Hafiz said.

The Ambassador said the population living near the border demonstrate great courage, APA informs.

"They are standing bravely and courageously face to face with Armenians in a very difficult situation and have not betrayed their motherland," Mr.Hafiz said.

The Pakistani Ambassador said Tovuz is not situated on the conflict zone but on border with Armenia. Adding that the cease-fire is often violated here even in peaceful period, the ambassador called this situation horrible.

"This is terrible situation, the international community should influence on the opposite side to guarantee freedom and quiet living of these people. The government of Pakistan supports the rightful position of Azerbaijan both individually and in the frames of international organizations. Pakistan will continue to support Azerbaijan until peace is established in the region. As a representative of Pakistan, I will try to visit other regions on border as much as possible. It is very important for me to get to know the situations in the regions," he said.

Mr. Hafiz also said Pakistan has no cooperation relations with Armenia, "We are not cooperating with Armenia. We have not established any economical, political and diplomatic relations with Armenia for its having occupied Azerbaijan's territories. Pakistan has not established its embassy in Armenia as we back Azerbaijan in this matter. Pakistan has always been together with Azerbaijan and will further be," the Ambassador underlined.

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