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RUSSIAN BASES IN ARMENIA
WPS
July 25, 2011
Russia
BYLINE: Sokhbet Mamedov Source: Nezavisimaya Gazeta, July 22, 2011,
p. 6 [translated from Russian]
BAKU URGED RUSSIA TO REVISE CONCEPT OF ITS PRESENCE IN THE SOUTHERN
PART OF THE CAUCASUS; Azerbaijan is asking Russia withdraw its military
bases from Armenia.
Senior Azerbaijani diplomat urged Moscow to revise concept of Russian
presence in the southern part of the Caucasus and suggested an emphasis
on economic cooperation in the region as opposed to military.
Considering the statements on the progress in the Azerbaijani-Russian
relations made at various levels, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister
Araz Azimov's words ought to be regarded as a plea to Moscow to become
guarantor of restoration of peace in the region.
"We perceive in Russia our neighbor, a vast and powerful country. We
want neighborly relations with Russia," said Azimov. He emphasized
that Baku regarded the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh the only problem
clouding the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Russia.
The diplomat said that Azerbaijan recognized and acknowledged validity
of Russian interests in the southern part of the Caucasus. Moreover,
Azerbaijan was said to be prepared for advancement of the
bilateral relations with Russia on the basis of equality an mutually
beneficial economic cooperation. Moscow's stand on the matter of the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution was the only snag.
Azerbaijani society is convinced that it is Russian military presence
in Armenia that enables Yerevan to continue unlawful occupation of
the Azerbaijani territories and remain obstinately non-constructive
in the matter of Karabakh.
When approached for comments, Rashid Kerimov of the Center of Strategic
Studies pointed out that Russia had a unique opportunity to become
guarantor of peace and stability in the southern part of the region.
"Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia will make Armenian economic
crisis history and obviate for Russia the necessity to constantly
assist its ally. Also importantly, fair settlement of the conflict
will normalize the relations between Armenia and Turkey," said Kerimov.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
WPS
July 25, 2011
Russia
BYLINE: Sokhbet Mamedov Source: Nezavisimaya Gazeta, July 22, 2011,
p. 6 [translated from Russian]
BAKU URGED RUSSIA TO REVISE CONCEPT OF ITS PRESENCE IN THE SOUTHERN
PART OF THE CAUCASUS; Azerbaijan is asking Russia withdraw its military
bases from Armenia.
Senior Azerbaijani diplomat urged Moscow to revise concept of Russian
presence in the southern part of the Caucasus and suggested an emphasis
on economic cooperation in the region as opposed to military.
Considering the statements on the progress in the Azerbaijani-Russian
relations made at various levels, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister
Araz Azimov's words ought to be regarded as a plea to Moscow to become
guarantor of restoration of peace in the region.
"We perceive in Russia our neighbor, a vast and powerful country. We
want neighborly relations with Russia," said Azimov. He emphasized
that Baku regarded the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh the only problem
clouding the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Russia.
The diplomat said that Azerbaijan recognized and acknowledged validity
of Russian interests in the southern part of the Caucasus. Moreover,
Azerbaijan was said to be prepared for advancement of the
bilateral relations with Russia on the basis of equality an mutually
beneficial economic cooperation. Moscow's stand on the matter of the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution was the only snag.
Azerbaijani society is convinced that it is Russian military presence
in Armenia that enables Yerevan to continue unlawful occupation of
the Azerbaijani territories and remain obstinately non-constructive
in the matter of Karabakh.
When approached for comments, Rashid Kerimov of the Center of Strategic
Studies pointed out that Russia had a unique opportunity to become
guarantor of peace and stability in the southern part of the region.
"Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia will make Armenian economic
crisis history and obviate for Russia the necessity to constantly
assist its ally. Also importantly, fair settlement of the conflict
will normalize the relations between Armenia and Turkey," said Kerimov.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress