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INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF KARABAKH INDEPENDENCE IS INEVITABLE - ARMENIAN PRESIDENT
news.am
Aug 30 2011
Armenia
YEREVAN. - International recognition of independence of Artsakh
(Nagorno-Karabakh) is inevitable, said Armenian President Serzh
Sargsyan to the meeting with Armenian MFA central staff and heads of
diplomatic missions abroad.
"This year we witnessed how Southern Sudan gained its independence
after decades of struggling, adding one more precedent to
implementation of the right of self determination. In case of
Artsakh, similar resolution is inevitable, although I cannot say
that Azerbaijan softened its position in the settlement process,"
said President Sargsyan.
According to him, "we reached an important level, when the intermediary
countries and the international community expected that agreement
over at least the basic principles is near."
"In this context, Kazan meeting proved a touchstone that estimated
the sincerity and perseverance of both sides to resolve the conflict
through peaceful negotiations as soon as possible. As Kazan experience
showed, Azerbaijan made a step back, refusing to find a general ground
and creating new barriers for further agreement," added Armenian
president. "Now, I am sure that everyone is interested in our next
steps and expectations. Irrespective of Azerbaijan's destructive
behavior, Armenia will continue its efforts towards exclusively
peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict based on the principles
reflected in international law and UN Charter. Let no one doubt that
our position is unbending and clear. We have a red line that that we
can never cross."
Sargsyan stressed that Baku is not ready for peace, since it is
impossible to build peace, preaching warfare.
"It is impossible to reconcile societies, disseminating hatred towards
Armenians and build confidence, instigating a race of army equipment.
This position of Azerbaijan is unacceptable and we shall take relevant
steps. Believe me, in the event of military conflict Armenia will not
hesitate to impose a new peace to the opponent," noted the President
of Armenia.
news.am
Aug 30 2011
Armenia
YEREVAN. - International recognition of independence of Artsakh
(Nagorno-Karabakh) is inevitable, said Armenian President Serzh
Sargsyan to the meeting with Armenian MFA central staff and heads of
diplomatic missions abroad.
"This year we witnessed how Southern Sudan gained its independence
after decades of struggling, adding one more precedent to
implementation of the right of self determination. In case of
Artsakh, similar resolution is inevitable, although I cannot say
that Azerbaijan softened its position in the settlement process,"
said President Sargsyan.
According to him, "we reached an important level, when the intermediary
countries and the international community expected that agreement
over at least the basic principles is near."
"In this context, Kazan meeting proved a touchstone that estimated
the sincerity and perseverance of both sides to resolve the conflict
through peaceful negotiations as soon as possible. As Kazan experience
showed, Azerbaijan made a step back, refusing to find a general ground
and creating new barriers for further agreement," added Armenian
president. "Now, I am sure that everyone is interested in our next
steps and expectations. Irrespective of Azerbaijan's destructive
behavior, Armenia will continue its efforts towards exclusively
peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict based on the principles
reflected in international law and UN Charter. Let no one doubt that
our position is unbending and clear. We have a red line that that we
can never cross."
Sargsyan stressed that Baku is not ready for peace, since it is
impossible to build peace, preaching warfare.
"It is impossible to reconcile societies, disseminating hatred towards
Armenians and build confidence, instigating a race of army equipment.
This position of Azerbaijan is unacceptable and we shall take relevant
steps. Believe me, in the event of military conflict Armenia will not
hesitate to impose a new peace to the opponent," noted the President
of Armenia.