France, Strasbourg, June 23 / Trend, A. Maharramli /
Armenian and Azerbaijani delegations met in Strasbourg on Tuesday in the framework of summer session of PACE, told journalists the head of the Azerbaijani delegation to PACE Samad Seyidov.
The meeting, attended by the head of Azerbaijani delegation to PACE Samad Seyidov and member of the delegation Sabir Hajiyev, held on the initiative of President of the PACE Movlud Chavushoglu. On the part of Armenia the head of Armenian delegation David Harutunyan and his deputy Armen Rustamyan attended the meeting. PACE Secretary General Matthias Sorinas also attended the meeting.
According to Seyidov, the sides have jointly agreed to continue holding such meetings.
"Representatives of the Azerbaijani delegation noted the importance of resuming active work of the PACE Sub-committee during the meeting. But, unfortunately, the Armenian side refuses to cooperate in this issue, including in the framework of Sub-committee. Despite that, as result of our efforts, it was decided to continue the interaction, negotiation and exchange of views and the Armenian side has recognized the need to continue such interaction. As you see, is expanding the format of meetings from session to session, and we plan to hold similar meetings in an even broader format next session, "- he said.
According to the head of Azerbaijani delegation, the Armenians claimed that the existence of the PACE Sub-committee does not suit them, while the Azerbaijani side considers essential to maintain these ties, and discuss the realities in the subcommittee framework.
"We even had a proposal to hold a further meeting between the Azerbaijani and Armenian communities of Nagorno-Karabakh. As you know, this item is contained in the PACE resolution under the number 1416" - said Seyidov.
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