MILLI MAJLIS VICE-SPEAKER MEETS OSCE PA SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE ON NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT

Baku, 13 February (AzerTAc). Vice-speaker of Azerbaijan Parliament (Milli Majlis)
Bahar Muradova has met today with visiting OSCE Parliamentary Assembly`s Special
Representative on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Goran Lennmarker.

Muradova briefed Lennmarker on reforms being carried out in Azerbaijan and
preparations for the referendum to be held on March 18 in the country.
According to her, Azerbaijan is curious about expanding relations with the OSCE and
its structures.
She underlined that her country plays a significant role in energy and food
security, fighting against terrorism, as well as protection of human rights and
freedoms. She also expressed hope that all these issues will be reflected in a
report to be drawn up by Lennmarker on the results of his trip to the South Caucasus
region.
Goran Lennmarker, in turn, said that Azerbaijan is developing very rapidly, both
politically and economically, and described the country as the “leader” of the
region.
“Dynamic development increases Azerbaijan`s responsibility even more. That is why,
the country, with its great economic potential, should play a leading role in all
issues including the security one,” Lennmarker noted.
He also stressed that all internally displaced persons must return to their
homelands, and that it is their right.
The sides also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.