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ZDZISLAW RACZYNSKI: POLAND NEUTRAL ON KARABAKH ISSUE
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 31, 2010 - 17:45 AMT 12:45 GMT
Poland has assumed a neutral stance on Karabakh issue, supporting
peaceful settlement of the conflict based on the principles of
people's right to self determination and territorial integrity,
Polish Ambassador to Armenia Zdzislaw Raczynski stated.
As the Ambassador told a news conference in Yerevan, all three
principles cited should be considered; conflict-related issues should
be discussed by all parties: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh.
"The EU isn't directly involved in conflict settlement, but will still
play an important role in the process through financial assistance
and peacekeeping forces. To attract foreign investors, South Caucasus
countries must stabilize by normalizing relations."
"Fast settlement of the conflict is impossible without participation
of people involved in it," Polish diplomat stated.
Dwelling on NKR parliamentary elections, Ambassador Raczynski stressed
that EU recognition of election would spell de jure recognition of
Karabakh as a state. "International community's resolution can't
legalize something other states disagree with."
Giving assessment to Armenia-Poland relations, the Ambassador
characterized them as friendly, noting Yerevan -Warsaw direct flights
in July 2010 will help development of bilateral relations.
Commenting on installation of U.S. missile systems in Poland, he stated
the presence of effective missile-defense systems in the country will
promote its safety.
Assessing the possibility of Turkey's joining the EU, the Ambassador
stressed Poland's is positive about Ankara's aspiration to join
the European family. "Still, Turkey has to fulfill requirements and
carry out necessary reforms to meet European standards. Presently,
Turkey is not ready to join the EU," the diplomat said.
From: A. Papazian
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 31, 2010 - 17:45 AMT 12:45 GMT
Poland has assumed a neutral stance on Karabakh issue, supporting
peaceful settlement of the conflict based on the principles of
people's right to self determination and territorial integrity,
Polish Ambassador to Armenia Zdzislaw Raczynski stated.
As the Ambassador told a news conference in Yerevan, all three
principles cited should be considered; conflict-related issues should
be discussed by all parties: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh.
"The EU isn't directly involved in conflict settlement, but will still
play an important role in the process through financial assistance
and peacekeeping forces. To attract foreign investors, South Caucasus
countries must stabilize by normalizing relations."
"Fast settlement of the conflict is impossible without participation
of people involved in it," Polish diplomat stated.
Dwelling on NKR parliamentary elections, Ambassador Raczynski stressed
that EU recognition of election would spell de jure recognition of
Karabakh as a state. "International community's resolution can't
legalize something other states disagree with."
Giving assessment to Armenia-Poland relations, the Ambassador
characterized them as friendly, noting Yerevan -Warsaw direct flights
in July 2010 will help development of bilateral relations.
Commenting on installation of U.S. missile systems in Poland, he stated
the presence of effective missile-defense systems in the country will
promote its safety.
Assessing the possibility of Turkey's joining the EU, the Ambassador
stressed Poland's is positive about Ankara's aspiration to join
the European family. "Still, Turkey has to fulfill requirements and
carry out necessary reforms to meet European standards. Presently,
Turkey is not ready to join the EU," the diplomat said.
From: A. Papazian