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06:38 pm | April 10, 2009
Politics
The leader of the parliamentary faction ARF-Dashnaktsutyun,
Vahan Hovhannisyan doesn't hold an unequivocal approach towards
Armenian-Turkish relations. He says we should first find out how
sincere Azerbaijan is in these relations. "Time will unmask the
actors."
"Demonstrations are staged in Turkey. People protest the frontier
opening, especially in the territory of Western Armenia. Their
sincerity is also disputed.
The reality is as follows. I think those hysteric actions by Azeris
and Turks have been agreed upon. I don't think any demonstration is
held in those places without a sanction."
Vahan Hovhannisyan says the "performances" staged in Turkey aim to
"make the West and international structures persuade Armenia to
accept certain preconditions. "They will be bound to us as the only
clue for the normalisation of Armenian-Turkish relations."
The ARF Leader rules out any precondition in Armenian-Turkish
relations.
"Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev doesn't fully realise the
country's interest in Armenian-Turkish relations.
Azerbaijan seems to be interested in keeping Karabakh. It doesn't
want to cede the territory. In fact, Azerbaijan should be interested
in the peaceful regulation of the Karabakh conflict and concessions
of the Armenian side. Yet, Aliyev stands firm to his stance even in
pursuit of wrong national interests".
Mr. Hovhannisyan also spoke about the sequel of the border opening. "In
some 20 days we shall issue a brief report, rather say an analysis,
on the consequences, largely on economic ones."
It is due to mention that Azerbaijan has set three demands before
Turkey. In case the demands are met, Azerbaijan will agree to the
frontier opening. According to Azeri mass media, all the three demands
are closely connected with Nagorno Karabakh.
Firstly, Armenia must withdraw its troops from the five territories
surrounding Nagorno Karabakh. Secondly, Armenia must surrender the
southern part of Lachin corridor. And finally, Turkey must be given
a chance to use the corridor," say Azeri media.
Once Turkey uses the corridor, Azerbaijan will have a land route
to Turkey.
A1+
06:38 pm | April 10, 2009
Politics
The leader of the parliamentary faction ARF-Dashnaktsutyun,
Vahan Hovhannisyan doesn't hold an unequivocal approach towards
Armenian-Turkish relations. He says we should first find out how
sincere Azerbaijan is in these relations. "Time will unmask the
actors."
"Demonstrations are staged in Turkey. People protest the frontier
opening, especially in the territory of Western Armenia. Their
sincerity is also disputed.
The reality is as follows. I think those hysteric actions by Azeris
and Turks have been agreed upon. I don't think any demonstration is
held in those places without a sanction."
Vahan Hovhannisyan says the "performances" staged in Turkey aim to
"make the West and international structures persuade Armenia to
accept certain preconditions. "They will be bound to us as the only
clue for the normalisation of Armenian-Turkish relations."
The ARF Leader rules out any precondition in Armenian-Turkish
relations.
"Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev doesn't fully realise the
country's interest in Armenian-Turkish relations.
Azerbaijan seems to be interested in keeping Karabakh. It doesn't
want to cede the territory. In fact, Azerbaijan should be interested
in the peaceful regulation of the Karabakh conflict and concessions
of the Armenian side. Yet, Aliyev stands firm to his stance even in
pursuit of wrong national interests".
Mr. Hovhannisyan also spoke about the sequel of the border opening. "In
some 20 days we shall issue a brief report, rather say an analysis,
on the consequences, largely on economic ones."
It is due to mention that Azerbaijan has set three demands before
Turkey. In case the demands are met, Azerbaijan will agree to the
frontier opening. According to Azeri mass media, all the three demands
are closely connected with Nagorno Karabakh.
Firstly, Armenia must withdraw its troops from the five territories
surrounding Nagorno Karabakh. Secondly, Armenia must surrender the
southern part of Lachin corridor. And finally, Turkey must be given
a chance to use the corridor," say Azeri media.
Once Turkey uses the corridor, Azerbaijan will have a land route
to Turkey.