Azerbaijan ready to normalize relations with Armenia based on international norms and principles - FM

"Each of us is witnessing historic days. In a few days, we will celebrate the settlement of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the restoration of our territorial integrity and our great victory, which is the biggest challenge in the history of our country's independence," Report informs, citing Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov telling reporters.

According to him, with the victory, the Azerbaijani people have shown that they are a very proud and great nation.

"The Azerbaijani state has endured this for almost 30 years. Over this period, Azerbaijan has done its best to resolve the conflict diplomatically. Azerbaijan has never shied away from the negotiations. We have never been against negotiations. This was the case before the war. Azerbaijan has responded to all the calls of the international community. We declared our openness to negotiations after the war. Azerbaijan's position was fair. We demanded the restoration of international law and historical justice."

"The opposite side has chosen the path of aggression and military provocations against our people and state due to the slow pace of this political process and its artificial prolongation. Azerbaijan's patience overflew. Azerbaijan has launched counter-offensive operations in full compliance with the constitution of our country and the UN Charter, in compliance with all norms of international law. Our lands were liberated following the 44-day war and the statements were signed to this effect. Azerbaijan has restored its international borders, that is, 398.7km-long state border with Armenia, as well as the 130km-long state border with Iran."