UN General Assembly
2005

in and around the Nagorny Karabakh region of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The principles unanimously adopted by the Security Council in those resolutions continue to be the basis for the settlement of the conflict. Last year the General Assembly’s consideration of the agenda item entitled “The situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan” played a crucial role in attracting attention to the dangerous practices carried out by Armenia in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. As for the negotiation process itself, I must admit that we are now at a critical juncture where the chances for resolution of the conflict are cautiously optimistic. The Government of Azerbaijan remains committed to the peaceful settlement of this protracted conflict, based on respect for the norms and principles of international law, the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions and related OSCE documents and decisions. We expect that the Armenian side will take a similarly constructive approach and will not miss this window of opportunity. There is no room for illusions. Azerbaijan will never compromise its territorial integrity. Only the