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March 3 2012
Azerbaijani President says Armenian leadership must approach
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the light of reality
3 March 2012, 13:26 (GMT+04:00) Azerbaijan, Baku, March 3 / Trend /
Azerbaijan does not see the resolution of the Armenian-Azerbaijani
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict outside the international law.
"The Azerbaijani government and people will never give independence to
Nagorno-Karabakh. The sooner Armenia realizes it, the better it is.
Armenia should really abandon its position. Their position is to see
the Nagorno-Karabakh as an independent country. But it is impossible.
It is impossible without Azerbaijan's consent. We can never agree with
this," President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in an interview with
Turkish TRT TV channel.
He said if Armenia abandons its position, then the parties will soon
reach a solution to the issue.
"Then, it will be possible for the Armenians to live in
Nagorno-Karabakh, that is, to live in safety. However, now they live
in fear. We know that. People cannot always live in fear. As they are
also well-aware that today Azerbaijani army can easily restore the
country's sovereignty in Nagorno-Karabakh. Easily! We just do not want
to shed blood again, and we do not want to renew the war. We want to
do it peacefully through negotiations. Who wants to renew the war? We
cannot accept this. In general, this situation cannot last longer,"
President Aliyev underscored.
He said the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries' presidents and
foreign ministers are well aware that the status quo cannot be
preserved. "Azerbaijan strengthens every day, while Armenia is
weakening and becoming poorer day by day. How can we afford our
territories to remain under occupation? It is impossible. Azerbaijani
population increases every day, every month and every year, while
Armenian population decreases. That is, I reiterate, the Armenian
leadership must approach this issue in the light of reality. It should
at least make forecasts for five or ten years ahead to see how the
balance of forces will be here in five or ten years?! The Azerbaijani
government will never accept this state. Azerbaijani youth will not
accept this state," President Aliyev said.
He said there is misthought in Armenia that the generations will
change, younger generation, who has never been to Karabakh and who
will not want to return back to Karabakh, will grow up. "This is
absolutely wrong approach. Perhaps, it is the Armenians' peculiarity,
but Azerbaijani people have a historical memory. Any young person from
Karabakh, who was born in Baku, lives in the tent city dreaming to
return back to Karabakh. Karabakh will never be forgotten, never!
Therefore, sooner or later, we will restore our territorial integrity.
I have no doubt on it. I just want it to happen as soon as possible
and, if possible, without bloodshed," President Aliyev underscored.
He said the Azerbaijani refugees should return to their homelands.
"With regard to the Armenians residing in Nagorno-Karabakh, they will
live there as they lived before. We are not against it. It is
wonderful experience accepted by the world. In any country, of course,
except Armenia, various peoples live - in Turkey, Azerbaijan and in
most countries. Armenia is a monostate, no one lives there except the
Armenians, because he cannot live, as they do not allow any other
nation to live there. Therefore, as a multinational state, Azerbaijan
of course will create conditions that will help the Armenians living
there, and they will enjoy all the rights as citizens of Azerbaijan in
the future," the President said.
From: Baghdasarian
March 3 2012
Azerbaijani President says Armenian leadership must approach
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the light of reality
3 March 2012, 13:26 (GMT+04:00) Azerbaijan, Baku, March 3 / Trend /
Azerbaijan does not see the resolution of the Armenian-Azerbaijani
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict outside the international law.
"The Azerbaijani government and people will never give independence to
Nagorno-Karabakh. The sooner Armenia realizes it, the better it is.
Armenia should really abandon its position. Their position is to see
the Nagorno-Karabakh as an independent country. But it is impossible.
It is impossible without Azerbaijan's consent. We can never agree with
this," President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in an interview with
Turkish TRT TV channel.
He said if Armenia abandons its position, then the parties will soon
reach a solution to the issue.
"Then, it will be possible for the Armenians to live in
Nagorno-Karabakh, that is, to live in safety. However, now they live
in fear. We know that. People cannot always live in fear. As they are
also well-aware that today Azerbaijani army can easily restore the
country's sovereignty in Nagorno-Karabakh. Easily! We just do not want
to shed blood again, and we do not want to renew the war. We want to
do it peacefully through negotiations. Who wants to renew the war? We
cannot accept this. In general, this situation cannot last longer,"
President Aliyev underscored.
He said the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries' presidents and
foreign ministers are well aware that the status quo cannot be
preserved. "Azerbaijan strengthens every day, while Armenia is
weakening and becoming poorer day by day. How can we afford our
territories to remain under occupation? It is impossible. Azerbaijani
population increases every day, every month and every year, while
Armenian population decreases. That is, I reiterate, the Armenian
leadership must approach this issue in the light of reality. It should
at least make forecasts for five or ten years ahead to see how the
balance of forces will be here in five or ten years?! The Azerbaijani
government will never accept this state. Azerbaijani youth will not
accept this state," President Aliyev said.
He said there is misthought in Armenia that the generations will
change, younger generation, who has never been to Karabakh and who
will not want to return back to Karabakh, will grow up. "This is
absolutely wrong approach. Perhaps, it is the Armenians' peculiarity,
but Azerbaijani people have a historical memory. Any young person from
Karabakh, who was born in Baku, lives in the tent city dreaming to
return back to Karabakh. Karabakh will never be forgotten, never!
Therefore, sooner or later, we will restore our territorial integrity.
I have no doubt on it. I just want it to happen as soon as possible
and, if possible, without bloodshed," President Aliyev underscored.
He said the Azerbaijani refugees should return to their homelands.
"With regard to the Armenians residing in Nagorno-Karabakh, they will
live there as they lived before. We are not against it. It is
wonderful experience accepted by the world. In any country, of course,
except Armenia, various peoples live - in Turkey, Azerbaijan and in
most countries. Armenia is a monostate, no one lives there except the
Armenians, because he cannot live, as they do not allow any other
nation to live there. Therefore, as a multinational state, Azerbaijan
of course will create conditions that will help the Armenians living
there, and they will enjoy all the rights as citizens of Azerbaijan in
the future," the President said.
From: Baghdasarian