July 26, 2005 - 08:15 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - «The mediators became more active lately, various ideas appeared. More points fitting Azerbaijan appeared in the talks, first of all the stepwise settlement. This is an approach accepted by the international community,» Azeri President
Ilham Aliyev stated Monday. Addressing residents of a settlement, Aliyev noted the unsettled state of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is of most concern to the authorities. «For many years the Karabakh conflict has been unresolved, the mediation mission, unfortunately, did not produce an effect,» he said. Having mentioned the importance of diplomatic efforts the President emphasized the opponent should know Azerbaijan has strength and army. I. Aliyev said that to solve the NK problem official Baku has mobilized all its economic and diplomatic potential and simultaneous to it strengthening the army is highlighted. «To enhance the military power of Azerbaijan the budgetary spending is increased 70%. Azerbaijan will liberate its lands by all means,» the Azeri President is sure, Azeri media reported.