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    YUNUSOV: URGE TO SOLVE KARABAKH CONFLICT APPEARED IN OSCE MG ACTIVITIES

    Pan Armenian News

    05.09.2005 03:19

    /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Head of the Department of Conflictology of the
    Institute of Democracy and Peace (Baku) Arif Yunusov has noted the
    fact of activation of the talks over Karabakh settlement within the
    past 12 months, reported the 525 Baku newspaper. In his words, it is
    necessary to recognize that an urge to solve the issue has appeared
    in the activities of the OSCE MG. "It is felt that the probability
    of a solution has increased. At present the talks are held within
    the framework specific principles, formed in Prague. The talks
    may bring to a positive outcome for the Azeri party. However,
    the option of settlement, being discussed at present does not fit
    our national interests," he stated. In his words, the holding of a
    referendum to determine the NK status is planned in compliance with
    this opinion and it is not acceptable to Azerbaijan. "Some time ago
    different opinions were expressed concerning the liberation of the
    5 occupied regions, except for Lachin and Kelbajar, as well as the
    holding of the referendum to determine the NK status and normalize
    the relations between the parties. The Azeri MFA has also confirmed
    the information. However, the society has expressed its negative
    attitude to that option of conflict settlement. The Azeri party
    receded after that. Officials state the option of the referendum is
    left out of the list of issues being discussed. However, this is not
    true. Foreign diplomat, who have most information over the talks, have
    stated that the option in question is still subject to discussion,"
    the Azeri expert added. Having noted that the parties have come to
    general agreement over settlement of the conflict based on that option,
    Yunusov stated that the parties now discuss some aspects of the version
    in question. These aspects mainly refer to the determination fo the
    format and time of holding the referendum. "As Armenians demand to
    hold the referendum in the Armenian community, this undoubtedly, does
    not fit the Azeri party. THe parties still cannot decide, whether to
    hold the referendum only with participation of Armenians of Karabakh,
    or to include the Azeri community of Karabakh as well. There is also
    the option, taking into account the holding of the referendum among
    Azeri citizens. Taking into account these questions, the talks may be
    protracted," he added. Yunusov also noted that "no one can normally
    respond to the referendum being held only in 15 years and with the
    condition of liberation of Azeri lands from occupation." "However,
    in principle, there is no difference between holding the referendum
    today and in 15 years, as in 15 years Armenians will have the same
    position, as now. Some people think that in 15 years Azerbaijan's
    power will increase and Armenians of Karabakh will prefer being part
    of Azerbaijan. This is an incorrect opinion. No one guarantees that in
    15 years Karabakh Armenians will not wish to be independent or part of
    Armenia. Thus, I consider that the option does not fit Azerbaijan's
    interests. In my opinion, considering that Karabakh fate depends on
    the referendum of Armenians would be incorrect," A. Yunusov summed up.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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