May 17, 2005 - 10:57 AMT
AZERI SPEAKER COMPLAINED SUPERPOWERS DO NOT APPLY SANCTIONS AGAINST ARMENIA
Yesterday Chairman of the Milli Mejlis of Azerbaijan Murtuz Aleskerov received the official Italian delegation, reported the 525 Baku newspaper. Italian Minister for Regional Affairs Enrico la Lossa, his spouse Elena Woodraw la Lossa, Economic Advisor Giuseppe Troccoli, Press Bureau Chief Luigi Pepe and Italian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Margarita Costa. When informing the guests on the Nagorno Karabakh problem Murtuz Aleskerov said no progress was made in the conflict settlement within the past period. He complained that the superpowers and international organizations do not apply sanctions against «aggressive Armenia.» The Speaker noted that Italy proceeds from the principle of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan in the problem in question and asked the guests to convey the gratitude the Government of their country. In his turn Italian Minister for Regional Affairs E. la Lossa said: «I know Karabakh is your sore point. In our time we experienced a similar problem with Austria. We found common language in many years. I hope you will find common language and your lands will be liberated. We also wish for your lands to be liberated peacefully.»