As a result of Armenia’s aggressive policy 20% of our republic’s territory has been occupied, more than a million of our compatriots were displaced from native lands. Historically Azerbaijani lands, our tangible and cultural riches are for years under the occupation of the enemy. 

However, after ceasefire was declared our republic made good use of this opportunity:

- Such global energy project as BTC oil pipeline was realized;

- Firm and sustainable political stability was established in the republic;

- With an independent foreign policy Azerbaijan reinforced its international relations, became leader in South Caucasus.

The principles Azerbaijan adheres to for the resolution of the conflict, theses reflected in the statements our state makes are as follows:
- The conflict must be settled within the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan;

- Relations with Armenia can be established after refugees and IDPs return home;

- Azerbaijan guarantees security of Armenian nation to be settled in Nagorno-Karabakh;

- Nagorno-Karabakh can have an access to Armenia via corridor;

- The status of highest autonomy can be granted to Nagorno-Karabakh and this issue can be discussed in future.

Insincere approach of OSCE Minsk group members to the process of solution of the conflict, their efforts to pursue own geopolitical interests do not deny the alternative of war. The historical speech President Ilham Aliyev delivered at PACE on June 24, 2014 declared to the world that no compromise will be made in this affair. And it is no coincidence that the military-strategic resources of our country are mobilized for the formation of army, a strong defence power is created, military-technical and personnel potential of the armed forces are strengthened. 

Naila Mammadova, 
"Azerbaijan Realities".