Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated to an international Forum Bertelsmann-2006 in Berlin that integration into the West is one of major directions of Azerbaijan's current policy, Trend.
The President stated that Azerbaijan has joined the European Neighborhood Policy and successfully participates in it. Speaking on the legal, political and economic reforms carried out in the country the Azerbaijani leader underlined that at present the South Caucasus plays an important role for Europe. The delivery of the Caspian energy resources to the European markets assumes special importance. Azerbaijan has become a big oil producing country, whereas the energy security is a matter of time for Europe. In this case Azerbaijan is ready to play a role of reliable partner in ensuring the energy security of Europe, he added.
However, the President stated that the ArmenianAzerbaijani conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh is great hindrance in the relationships between Europe and the South Caucasus. Europe should play a serious role in the resolution of the conflict and strive for confirming peace in the region.
Mr Aliyev underlined that at present Armenian is only country worldwide, where no national minority exists. It is a moo-state,' he stressed. He excluded the establishment of two Armenian countries, stating that it contradicts the international norms and principle, as well as the European standards and is poses threat for future Europe.