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'INTERCOMMUNITY DIALOGUE WILL GIVE IMPETUS TO REGULATE KARABAKH CONFLICT'
news.az
Dec 16 2011
Azerbaijan
News.Az interviews Eldar Ibrahimov, member of Azerbaijani delegation
to OSCE PA.
Baku and Yerevan have both supporters and opponents of dialogue between
Azerbaijani and Armenian communities of Karabakh. Proponents of what
position do you think are right in their assessments regarding the
importance of intercommunity dialogue?
As you know, the arrangement of meetings between the Azerbaijani and
Armenian communities continues to be troublesome. The reason for
this is that the Armenian side avoids such meetings by boycotting
the whole peace process on the settlement of Karabakh conflict.
I am sure, however, that the meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian
communities of Karabakh can serve progress in the settlement
of the Karabakh conflict. I also think that the establishment
of intercommunity dialogue can facilitate decision-making at the
political level between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
As you know, Azerbaijani and Armenian sides have been meeting at
the presidential, parliamentary and foreign ministry level. However,
direct meetings between the Armenian and Azerbaijani communities of
Karabakh, as I said, can give a positive impetus to the negotiation
process. In general, I believe that such meetings can be useful for
the settlement of the conflict.
Is there any probability that the Azerbaijani and Armenian communities
of Karabakh itself, without the political leadership of Azerbaijan
and Armenia will be able to come to some agreement on the settlement
of the conflict?
Such task is a difficult one to achieve. Since the communities are not
able to replace the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia and sign any
documents and make decisions. They are supposed to be able to reach
an agreement on peaceful coexistence in Nagorno-Karabakh. After that,
they can raise this issue with the heads of Azerbaijan and Armenia,
which are authorized to accept and sign the relevant treaty of peace.
President of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Goran Lennmarker has also
recently voiced a need dialogue between the communities of Karabakh.
Can we consider his call as a forming position of European political
circles to this problem?
Lennmarker headed the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, and besides, he was
a reporter of the Assembly on the Karabakh conflict. In this regard,
he was better aware than anyone else of the ongoing situation around
Nagorno-Karabakh settlement. Of course, taking these positions,
Lennmarker could himself take the initiative for meetings between
Armenian and Azerbaijani communities of Karabakh. But, unfortunately,
he did not take at its disposal the power and capabilities. The
Azerbaijani side is ready to participate in the intercommunity
dialogue. Since we understand that the direct meeting and dialogue
can bring positive elements in the settlement of the conflict.
Lennmarker also believes that the Karabakh settlement process may
contribute to the integration of Azerbaijan and Armenia in the European
Union. In what extent can this perspective be attractive for official
Baku and Yerevan to make compromise in resolving the Karabakh conflict?
In this case, much will depend on the level of involvement of
Armenia and Azerbaijan in the integration process. In addition,
Lennmarker wants the integration of the two South Caucasus countries
in the European Union so that Azerbaijan would provide assistance to
Armenia in connection with the difficult socio-economic situation in
this country. However, none of the Azerbaijani citizens would agree
to help the Armenian side before the liberation of the lands. In
addition, I believe that the Azerbaijani leadership also does not
agree to provide such assistance before the withdrawal of Armenian
occupying forces from Azerbaijani lands.
news.az
Dec 16 2011
Azerbaijan
News.Az interviews Eldar Ibrahimov, member of Azerbaijani delegation
to OSCE PA.
Baku and Yerevan have both supporters and opponents of dialogue between
Azerbaijani and Armenian communities of Karabakh. Proponents of what
position do you think are right in their assessments regarding the
importance of intercommunity dialogue?
As you know, the arrangement of meetings between the Azerbaijani and
Armenian communities continues to be troublesome. The reason for
this is that the Armenian side avoids such meetings by boycotting
the whole peace process on the settlement of Karabakh conflict.
I am sure, however, that the meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian
communities of Karabakh can serve progress in the settlement
of the Karabakh conflict. I also think that the establishment
of intercommunity dialogue can facilitate decision-making at the
political level between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
As you know, Azerbaijani and Armenian sides have been meeting at
the presidential, parliamentary and foreign ministry level. However,
direct meetings between the Armenian and Azerbaijani communities of
Karabakh, as I said, can give a positive impetus to the negotiation
process. In general, I believe that such meetings can be useful for
the settlement of the conflict.
Is there any probability that the Azerbaijani and Armenian communities
of Karabakh itself, without the political leadership of Azerbaijan
and Armenia will be able to come to some agreement on the settlement
of the conflict?
Such task is a difficult one to achieve. Since the communities are not
able to replace the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia and sign any
documents and make decisions. They are supposed to be able to reach
an agreement on peaceful coexistence in Nagorno-Karabakh. After that,
they can raise this issue with the heads of Azerbaijan and Armenia,
which are authorized to accept and sign the relevant treaty of peace.
President of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Goran Lennmarker has also
recently voiced a need dialogue between the communities of Karabakh.
Can we consider his call as a forming position of European political
circles to this problem?
Lennmarker headed the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, and besides, he was
a reporter of the Assembly on the Karabakh conflict. In this regard,
he was better aware than anyone else of the ongoing situation around
Nagorno-Karabakh settlement. Of course, taking these positions,
Lennmarker could himself take the initiative for meetings between
Armenian and Azerbaijani communities of Karabakh. But, unfortunately,
he did not take at its disposal the power and capabilities. The
Azerbaijani side is ready to participate in the intercommunity
dialogue. Since we understand that the direct meeting and dialogue
can bring positive elements in the settlement of the conflict.
Lennmarker also believes that the Karabakh settlement process may
contribute to the integration of Azerbaijan and Armenia in the European
Union. In what extent can this perspective be attractive for official
Baku and Yerevan to make compromise in resolving the Karabakh conflict?
In this case, much will depend on the level of involvement of
Armenia and Azerbaijan in the integration process. In addition,
Lennmarker wants the integration of the two South Caucasus countries
in the European Union so that Azerbaijan would provide assistance to
Armenia in connection with the difficult socio-economic situation in
this country. However, none of the Azerbaijani citizens would agree
to help the Armenian side before the liberation of the lands. In
addition, I believe that the Azerbaijani leadership also does not
agree to provide such assistance before the withdrawal of Armenian
occupying forces from Azerbaijani lands.