Interview of the Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev for journalists of the United Arab Emirates - Lisbon, December 3, 1996

Question: Mr. President, what can you say about the discussion of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict by a peaceful way in the Lisbon summit?

Answer: I think that appropriate document was adopted for the settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict by a peaceful way in the Lisbon summit.

Question: How do you see the future of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict?

Answer: The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict must be prevented. Peace must be established between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani territories which have been occupied by the Armenian armed forces must be released, the citizens of Azerbaijan were driven out of their native country must return to their home.

Question: Mr. President, would you like to convey anything to the Islamic countries?

Answer: I express my respect and esteem to the Islamic countries. I want to send greetings to all Moslems. I congratulate the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of 25 year jubilee of gaining of independence. I wish health and success to the President of the United Arab Republic, to my dear friend Sheikh Zahid.