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Bako Sahakyan: Ruling of the Hague Court creates a new political situation
armradio.am
24.07.2010 13:54
`Irrespective of recognition of independence of Kosovo, Nagorno
Karabakh will continue working towards international recognition of
the Artsakh Republic,' NKR President Bako Sahakyan told reporters in
Stepanakert. The President assessed the decision of the Hague Court as
an important event that creates a new political situation.
In response to the question about the policy Armenia pursues in the
negotiation process, Bako Sahakyan said: `The policy Armenia
implements is obviously constructive and contributes to the settlement
of the Karabakh issue. The Armenian President does not pursue a
radical policy, a fact welcomed by both us and the international
community.' `In response to that Azerbaijan takes steps to fail the
negotiation process,' he added.
The Karabakhi side is doing its best to contribute to the effective
activity of the OSCE Minsk Group. However, according to President
Sahakyan, the Minsk Group fails to achieve better results because NKR
does not participate in the talks. `The Co-Chairs have also come to
understand that the solution is impossible without the participation
of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Karabakh,' he stated.
Touching upon the possible change of the Minsk Group format,
particularly Iran's claims, Bako Sahakyan said such changes of the
format cannot contribute to the effectiveness of the Minsk Group
activity.
According to NKR President, the position of Artsakh has not changed
over years. `The independence and security of Artsakh cannot be
subject to any bargain,' he said.
As to the recognition of NKR by the Republic of Armenia, Bako Sahakyan
said `this recognition should not be an end in itself. It's a process
that should have proper grounds. Sure, the Artsakh Republic is most
interested in this, but it cannot ignore the fact that Armenia has
certain commitments before the international community.
From: A. Papazian
armradio.am
24.07.2010 13:54
`Irrespective of recognition of independence of Kosovo, Nagorno
Karabakh will continue working towards international recognition of
the Artsakh Republic,' NKR President Bako Sahakyan told reporters in
Stepanakert. The President assessed the decision of the Hague Court as
an important event that creates a new political situation.
In response to the question about the policy Armenia pursues in the
negotiation process, Bako Sahakyan said: `The policy Armenia
implements is obviously constructive and contributes to the settlement
of the Karabakh issue. The Armenian President does not pursue a
radical policy, a fact welcomed by both us and the international
community.' `In response to that Azerbaijan takes steps to fail the
negotiation process,' he added.
The Karabakhi side is doing its best to contribute to the effective
activity of the OSCE Minsk Group. However, according to President
Sahakyan, the Minsk Group fails to achieve better results because NKR
does not participate in the talks. `The Co-Chairs have also come to
understand that the solution is impossible without the participation
of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Karabakh,' he stated.
Touching upon the possible change of the Minsk Group format,
particularly Iran's claims, Bako Sahakyan said such changes of the
format cannot contribute to the effectiveness of the Minsk Group
activity.
According to NKR President, the position of Artsakh has not changed
over years. `The independence and security of Artsakh cannot be
subject to any bargain,' he said.
As to the recognition of NKR by the Republic of Armenia, Bako Sahakyan
said `this recognition should not be an end in itself. It's a process
that should have proper grounds. Sure, the Artsakh Republic is most
interested in this, but it cannot ignore the fact that Armenia has
certain commitments before the international community.
From: A. Papazian