
It is symbolic that this important event will be held in Almaty, where in December 1991 the historic Alma-Ata Declaration was signed, and which laid the foundation for independent development of CIS countries and endorsed the principles of determining interstate borders.
I assume that the upcoming meeting will contribute to the practical implementation of the Azerbaijani-Armenian agreements and will facilitate soonest establishment of a lasting and durable peace in the South Caucasus.