President of Azerbaijan: We are grateful to NATO for its firm stance on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, and this stance is based on the principle of territorial integrity

Secretary General said Azerbaijan is the country playing a key role for NATO in the region. According to Scheffer, Azerbaijan`s role has been enhanced amidst increasing importance of energy security in the world. On the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Secretary General Scheffer said the resolution of the conflict must be based on the mentioned principles only. Although, NATO is not involved in the conflict settlement, the principle of territorial integrity should not be disputed.

President Ilham Aliyev noted Azerbaijan actively participated in NATO events and programs, adding the country was involved in 200 events of the Alliance last year.

The Head of State hailed Azerbaijan-NATO partnership, saying Azerbaijan took an active part in counter-terrorism operations. President Aliyev noted Azerbaijan increased its troops in Afghanistan.

“We are grateful to NATO for its firm stance on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, and this stance is based on the principle of territorial integrity,” said President Ilham Aliyev, stressing Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation is being successfully continued.

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