"Continuation of terrorist and separatist activities in the region is a direct threat to peace and stability, economic development, as well as the security of international activities," said Azerbaijan's Defense Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov following the trilateral meeting of Azerbaijani, Georgian and Turkish defense ministers, APA's local bureau reports that
Mr. Hasanov emphasized that conflicts in the region should be resolved on the basis of the territorial integrity of countries and the norms and principles of international law.