June 22, 2009 - 13:35 AMT
UAE support peaceful and diplomatic settlement of NKR conflict
United Arab Emirates support peaceful and diplomatic settlement of NKR conflict, RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian told a joint news conference with UAE Foreign Minister Abdallah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on June 21 in Yerevan.

"All existing conflicts should be given a peaceful and diplomatic settlement. Negotiations should be on bilateral relations' agenda and become a cornerstone for normalization of relations between conflicting parties," UAE FM noted.


Commenting on Azerbaijan's statement regarding possible initiative of Baku on return of Azeri refugees to NKR, Edward Nalbandian noted that the issue was not touched upon in negotiations.

"The issue could only be discussed upon full settlement of NKR conflict. Besides, the issue of over 400 Armenian refugees should be taken into consideration," RA FM said.