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U.S. AZERIS NETWORK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVEALED WHAT ARMENIANS SHOULD BE EXPECTING
Today
http://www.today.az/news/politics /66425.html
April 22 2010
Azerbaijan
U.S. Azeris Network Executive Director Adil Baguirov spoke out about
the upcoming date of April 24th, and a number of other issues.
Baguirov believes, that Barack Obama once again, will not pronounce
what Armenians are expecting of him.
"President Obama will not use the English (Latin) word, but just
like last year, would probably use the Armenian term "Metz yeghern"
instead. In general, since the Armenian lobby feels this is the only
subject that can energize and mobilize the largest number of the
Armenian diaspora representatives worldwide, they will be pressing
for this issue each and every year, which will create a headache for
all U.S. Presidents, Administrations and Congress", Baguirov said.
Speaking of the Armenian-Turkish relations, Baguirov pointed out,
that the tensions are much lower this year, as are the expectations.
"Unlike last year, where there was a lot of hope and expectations that
Armenian side would behave more rationally and make the right choices,
there are no such expectations this year. For Armenian government
and its lobby in U.S., this issue was never so much about opening
the border (the economic effect of an open land border with Turkey
was calculated to be extremely modest), but about creating problems
for Turkey internationally as well as domestically, within Turkey,"
he said.
"There is no indication that Armenian side is ready to become
a rational actor, and try to genuinely resolve problems, bridge
differences and make peace with Turkey, or Azerbaijan. Another year
of missed opportunities. In the meantime, both Turkey and Azerbaijan
are developing and prospering, while Armenian economy suffered, as
does its demographic situation. Nevertheless, the Turkish government
attempts to do everything it can to achieve the coveted "zero problems"
with all its neighbors. Perhaps Armenian side will be able to make
a step in the right direction, stop blackmailing Turkey and also
withdraw from the occupied Azerbaijani lands," Baguirov noted.
Today
http://www.today.az/news/politics /66425.html
April 22 2010
Azerbaijan
U.S. Azeris Network Executive Director Adil Baguirov spoke out about
the upcoming date of April 24th, and a number of other issues.
Baguirov believes, that Barack Obama once again, will not pronounce
what Armenians are expecting of him.
"President Obama will not use the English (Latin) word, but just
like last year, would probably use the Armenian term "Metz yeghern"
instead. In general, since the Armenian lobby feels this is the only
subject that can energize and mobilize the largest number of the
Armenian diaspora representatives worldwide, they will be pressing
for this issue each and every year, which will create a headache for
all U.S. Presidents, Administrations and Congress", Baguirov said.
Speaking of the Armenian-Turkish relations, Baguirov pointed out,
that the tensions are much lower this year, as are the expectations.
"Unlike last year, where there was a lot of hope and expectations that
Armenian side would behave more rationally and make the right choices,
there are no such expectations this year. For Armenian government
and its lobby in U.S., this issue was never so much about opening
the border (the economic effect of an open land border with Turkey
was calculated to be extremely modest), but about creating problems
for Turkey internationally as well as domestically, within Turkey,"
he said.
"There is no indication that Armenian side is ready to become
a rational actor, and try to genuinely resolve problems, bridge
differences and make peace with Turkey, or Azerbaijan. Another year
of missed opportunities. In the meantime, both Turkey and Azerbaijan
are developing and prospering, while Armenian economy suffered, as
does its demographic situation. Nevertheless, the Turkish government
attempts to do everything it can to achieve the coveted "zero problems"
with all its neighbors. Perhaps Armenian side will be able to make
a step in the right direction, stop blackmailing Turkey and also
withdraw from the occupied Azerbaijani lands," Baguirov noted.