October 9, 2009 - 21:28 AMT
Italy supports Armenia's position on Karabakh conflict settlement
RA Ambassador to Italy Ruben Karapetyan has met with Ricardo Miliori, Head of Italian delegation in OSCE PA. Parties exchanged views on Armenian-Turkish normalization and Karabakh settlement as well as development of parliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Italy.

Ambassador Karapetyan highlighted the importance of Karabakh conflict settlement, pointing out Azerbaijani side's continuing speculations over land occupation, refugee return and cultural heritage destruction. Ricardo Miliori stated in turn that his delegation would do its utmost for Armenian side, enabling it to introduce its position in the frameworks OSCE PA.

Considering Italian parliamentarian's specialization as lawyer, Ruben Karapetyan gave him materials featuring the legal aspect of Karabakh conflict and Azerbaijan's elimination of Armenian cultural heritage in Nakhichevan and other territories.

Afterwards, Karapetyan had meeting with "Peace Stronghold" Association's President Franco Vicari and organization members. Parties introduced to Ambassador results of May 16-19 International Conference on Caucasian People.

At the end, association President introduced to Karapetyan a 14-clause document adopted during conference, RA MFA press service reports.