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Today, Azerbaijan
Feb. 25, 2008
Adil Aliyev: "Kosovo is not a threat for Azerbaijan"
25 February 2008 [11:42] - Today.Az
"Kosovo's recognition by the United States and most Western
countries should be considered in the context of the US-Russian
inter-state counteraction. However, this does not pose any threats to
Azerbaijan the strategic partner and energy ally of the West. I think
the Kosovo precedent will not have negative influence on Azerbaijan".
The due announcement was made by MP Adil Aliyev, member of the
permanent parliamentary commission on defense and security.
"Naturally, Yerevan's intention to link the Kosovo recognition to
Nagorno Karabakh may set a trap. This makes issue of consolidation of
national army and its equipment with modern facilities urgent.
Speaking on the talks under the auspices of the Minsk Group, he said
the activity of the group has not given any definite results through
the last few years. He explained it by the destructive position of
Armenia. A.Aliyev considers it necessary to complete the transmission
of the national army of Azerbaijan to NATO standards.
"This will be the most effective step, which would influence the
plans of the aggressive dynasty of the so called "Karabakh eagles".
Moreover, do not forget that President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has
repeatedly stated that negotiations with Yerevan is our big
concession. We are ready for concessions, but to a certain extent".
Asked whether cooperation with NATO would help the country, he said
participation in the NATO program "Partnership for Peace fully
corresponds to Azerbaijan's national interests as of today.
"We expect more from the Minsk Group. However, the talks should not
hinder the development of the national army and the whole military
and industrial complex of Azerbaijan", he said.
Asked to assess results of presidential elections in Armenia, he said
regardless of who rules over Armenia, "we should all adhere to the
current Karabakh course of President Ilham Aliyev".
"We believe in the successful outcomes of the Karabakh policy of
official Baku. I am confident that Azerbaijani army will be able to
react properly on any military challenges. Therefore, I would like to
declare that Kosovo is not a threat to us, as it will not affect the
positions of leading states on the issue of Azerbaijan's territorial
integrity", he concluded.
Feb. 25, 2008
Adil Aliyev: "Kosovo is not a threat for Azerbaijan"
25 February 2008 [11:42] - Today.Az
"Kosovo's recognition by the United States and most Western
countries should be considered in the context of the US-Russian
inter-state counteraction. However, this does not pose any threats to
Azerbaijan the strategic partner and energy ally of the West. I think
the Kosovo precedent will not have negative influence on Azerbaijan".
The due announcement was made by MP Adil Aliyev, member of the
permanent parliamentary commission on defense and security.
"Naturally, Yerevan's intention to link the Kosovo recognition to
Nagorno Karabakh may set a trap. This makes issue of consolidation of
national army and its equipment with modern facilities urgent.
Speaking on the talks under the auspices of the Minsk Group, he said
the activity of the group has not given any definite results through
the last few years. He explained it by the destructive position of
Armenia. A.Aliyev considers it necessary to complete the transmission
of the national army of Azerbaijan to NATO standards.
"This will be the most effective step, which would influence the
plans of the aggressive dynasty of the so called "Karabakh eagles".
Moreover, do not forget that President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has
repeatedly stated that negotiations with Yerevan is our big
concession. We are ready for concessions, but to a certain extent".
Asked whether cooperation with NATO would help the country, he said
participation in the NATO program "Partnership for Peace fully
corresponds to Azerbaijan's national interests as of today.
"We expect more from the Minsk Group. However, the talks should not
hinder the development of the national army and the whole military
and industrial complex of Azerbaijan", he said.
Asked to assess results of presidential elections in Armenia, he said
regardless of who rules over Armenia, "we should all adhere to the
current Karabakh course of President Ilham Aliyev".
"We believe in the successful outcomes of the Karabakh policy of
official Baku. I am confident that Azerbaijani army will be able to
react properly on any military challenges. Therefore, I would like to
declare that Kosovo is not a threat to us, as it will not affect the
positions of leading states on the issue of Azerbaijan's territorial
integrity", he concluded.