Q: Recently,a referendum on a " new constitution" was held in the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. What is your comment on that?

A: The Chinese government respects the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and supports the Resolution of the UN Security Council on the conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. We hope the parties concerned can find a proper solution as soon as possible in accordance with the norms of international law recognized by the international community. China is ready to join hands with the international community to make unremitting efforts for the peaceful solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh question.