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AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTRY: AZERBAIJANI JOINING TO NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT IS IMPORTANT STEP
Trend
May 14 2012
Azerbaijan
Like all of the steps taken by Azerbaijani foreign policy, membership
in such an influential structure as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM),
representing 120 countries, is an important step taken in the frame
of Azerbaijani foreign policy's diversification, Azerbaijani Foreign
Ministry spokesman Elman Abdullayev said in an interview with Trend
on Monday.
"First and foremost I would like to note that Azerbaijan shares the
principles and objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement. Principles
of organization based on respect for territorial integrity,
non-aggression and non-interference in the internal affairs of each
other," Abdullayev said.
He said the Non-Aligned Movement - the structure, which set a goal
to restore justice in international relations, and these principles
are very important and close to Azerbaijan.
In addition, getting acquainted with the history of the organization,
it is possible to see that the member countries have consistently
defended the principles, Abdullaev said.
Therefore, the activity within this organization is important for
Azerbaijani foreign policy, he said.
"Speaking about the importance of this organization for the country,
it should be noted that Azerbaijani membership in the structure,
which has more than 100 member countries, noted that Azerbaijan has
gained a name as a reliable partner at the international court,"
Abdullayev said.
According to him, the preparations for membership in an organization
requires a lot of time and labor - on one hand, it is necessary to
study the organization itself, on the other hand - it is necessary
to establish and develop bilateral relations with member countries.
"It is also necessary to be able to make a practical contribution
to the organization, member of which we are. Dynamically developing
Azerbaijan firmly strengthened its relations with many countries
around the world. Membership in the Non-Aligned Movement has also
been a successful step," he said.
Abdullayev noted that the importance of international relations
based on principles of justice is stressed in the document on the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict signed in Sharm el-Sheikh and it also
contains a number of important provisions to strengthen the security
of the global economic and social development. Azerbaijan, contributed
to the discussion of these issues, Abdullayev added.
Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement at
the level of Foreign Ministers was held last week in Sharm al-Sheikh
in Egypt. There was a point on Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict in
then outcome document of the meeting. The Non-Aligned Movement
advocated a peaceful settlement of Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
over Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in compliance with the inviolability
of internationally recognized borders. Azerbaijan became the member
of the Non-Aligned Movement.
"The paragraph 382 of the final document of the Coordinating Bureau
meeting of the Movement is dedicated to the Armenian-Azerbaijani
conflict. The paragraph is extremely important to us, as Azerbaijan
made sure that the member states are really loyal to objectives and
principles of the Movement," Abdullayev said.
As for the essence of this paragraph, 120 countries have publicly
stated for the first time that there is a conflict between Armenia and
Azerbaijan, Abdullayev said. Countries are also urged the parties to
resolve the conflict by complying with the inviolability of borders,
internationally recognized, and in accordance with the principles of
sovereignty and international law, Abdullayev said.
"By making such a statement, member countries have openly stated that
they do not think to put up with the results of Armenian aggression
committed against a sovereign country - Azerbaijan," he said.
He said Armenia used and continues to use force, encroaching on the
territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Azerbaijan.
"Armenia refuses to take into consideration persistent appeals of the
international community and ignores the principle of the non-use of
force. Armenia as a whole continues to show disrespect for the norms
and principles of international law," Abdullayev said.
Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the UN Charter, the OSCE
Final Act, adopted in Helsinki, as well as the document adopted at
the Bandung Conference, which reflect the basic principles of the
Non-Aligned Movement, say about the inadmissibility of the use of
force against the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political
independence of countries.
"This principle is important to us and we try that it will be
reflected in the appropriate form in all international organisations,"
Abdullayev said.
With regard to the activities of the Armenian side on the adoption
of this paragraph, Abdullayev noted that the effectiveness of any
activities is measured with result.
"I can not say that the activities of the Armenian side could create
some difficulty for us. Within the Non-Aligned Movement work was
carried out on this issue for several months in the Coordinating
Bureau of the Movement in the United Nations headquarters in New
York at the ambassadorial level. The above-mentioned paragraph was
proposed by Azerbaijan," he said.
Abdullayev said Armenia tried to replace in this paragraph the
term "conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan" with the words
"Nagorno-Karabakh conflict", has been working to eliminate from the
list of principles, which the solution of the conflict rests on, the
principles of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of
countries and the inviolability of internationally recognised borders.
Despite all the efforts and attempts of Armenia, which has an observer
status in the Non-Aligned Movement, paragraph proposed by Azerbaijan
was adopted unanimously without any change in Sharm al-Sheikh,
Abdullayev said.
This is natural, because Azerbaijan is one of the active members of
the Movement, in addition, by this fair decision Movement once again
expressed its loyalty to its principles, Abdullayev believes.
"We would advise Armenia to deeper study the UN Charter and the
principles and objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement, and to act
in accordance with these principles, instead of wondering how in
just one year of membership in the Non-Aligned Movement, Azerbaijan
achieved adoption of this paragraph, and abusing observer status for
the hysterical speeches from the back benches," he said.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman said Azerbaijan's contribution to the
Movement is made through more intensive practical cooperation with
member countries.
"Azerbaijan has close political, economic and humanitarian ties with
many member countries of the Movement. We provide assistance programs
to many member countries of the Movement. In addition, Azerbaijan
will continue to contribute to the political consultations within
the Movement," Abdullayev said.
Trend
May 14 2012
Azerbaijan
Like all of the steps taken by Azerbaijani foreign policy, membership
in such an influential structure as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM),
representing 120 countries, is an important step taken in the frame
of Azerbaijani foreign policy's diversification, Azerbaijani Foreign
Ministry spokesman Elman Abdullayev said in an interview with Trend
on Monday.
"First and foremost I would like to note that Azerbaijan shares the
principles and objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement. Principles
of organization based on respect for territorial integrity,
non-aggression and non-interference in the internal affairs of each
other," Abdullayev said.
He said the Non-Aligned Movement - the structure, which set a goal
to restore justice in international relations, and these principles
are very important and close to Azerbaijan.
In addition, getting acquainted with the history of the organization,
it is possible to see that the member countries have consistently
defended the principles, Abdullaev said.
Therefore, the activity within this organization is important for
Azerbaijani foreign policy, he said.
"Speaking about the importance of this organization for the country,
it should be noted that Azerbaijani membership in the structure,
which has more than 100 member countries, noted that Azerbaijan has
gained a name as a reliable partner at the international court,"
Abdullayev said.
According to him, the preparations for membership in an organization
requires a lot of time and labor - on one hand, it is necessary to
study the organization itself, on the other hand - it is necessary
to establish and develop bilateral relations with member countries.
"It is also necessary to be able to make a practical contribution
to the organization, member of which we are. Dynamically developing
Azerbaijan firmly strengthened its relations with many countries
around the world. Membership in the Non-Aligned Movement has also
been a successful step," he said.
Abdullayev noted that the importance of international relations
based on principles of justice is stressed in the document on the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict signed in Sharm el-Sheikh and it also
contains a number of important provisions to strengthen the security
of the global economic and social development. Azerbaijan, contributed
to the discussion of these issues, Abdullayev added.
Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement at
the level of Foreign Ministers was held last week in Sharm al-Sheikh
in Egypt. There was a point on Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict in
then outcome document of the meeting. The Non-Aligned Movement
advocated a peaceful settlement of Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
over Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in compliance with the inviolability
of internationally recognized borders. Azerbaijan became the member
of the Non-Aligned Movement.
"The paragraph 382 of the final document of the Coordinating Bureau
meeting of the Movement is dedicated to the Armenian-Azerbaijani
conflict. The paragraph is extremely important to us, as Azerbaijan
made sure that the member states are really loyal to objectives and
principles of the Movement," Abdullayev said.
As for the essence of this paragraph, 120 countries have publicly
stated for the first time that there is a conflict between Armenia and
Azerbaijan, Abdullayev said. Countries are also urged the parties to
resolve the conflict by complying with the inviolability of borders,
internationally recognized, and in accordance with the principles of
sovereignty and international law, Abdullayev said.
"By making such a statement, member countries have openly stated that
they do not think to put up with the results of Armenian aggression
committed against a sovereign country - Azerbaijan," he said.
He said Armenia used and continues to use force, encroaching on the
territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Azerbaijan.
"Armenia refuses to take into consideration persistent appeals of the
international community and ignores the principle of the non-use of
force. Armenia as a whole continues to show disrespect for the norms
and principles of international law," Abdullayev said.
Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the UN Charter, the OSCE
Final Act, adopted in Helsinki, as well as the document adopted at
the Bandung Conference, which reflect the basic principles of the
Non-Aligned Movement, say about the inadmissibility of the use of
force against the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political
independence of countries.
"This principle is important to us and we try that it will be
reflected in the appropriate form in all international organisations,"
Abdullayev said.
With regard to the activities of the Armenian side on the adoption
of this paragraph, Abdullayev noted that the effectiveness of any
activities is measured with result.
"I can not say that the activities of the Armenian side could create
some difficulty for us. Within the Non-Aligned Movement work was
carried out on this issue for several months in the Coordinating
Bureau of the Movement in the United Nations headquarters in New
York at the ambassadorial level. The above-mentioned paragraph was
proposed by Azerbaijan," he said.
Abdullayev said Armenia tried to replace in this paragraph the
term "conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan" with the words
"Nagorno-Karabakh conflict", has been working to eliminate from the
list of principles, which the solution of the conflict rests on, the
principles of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of
countries and the inviolability of internationally recognised borders.
Despite all the efforts and attempts of Armenia, which has an observer
status in the Non-Aligned Movement, paragraph proposed by Azerbaijan
was adopted unanimously without any change in Sharm al-Sheikh,
Abdullayev said.
This is natural, because Azerbaijan is one of the active members of
the Movement, in addition, by this fair decision Movement once again
expressed its loyalty to its principles, Abdullayev believes.
"We would advise Armenia to deeper study the UN Charter and the
principles and objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement, and to act
in accordance with these principles, instead of wondering how in
just one year of membership in the Non-Aligned Movement, Azerbaijan
achieved adoption of this paragraph, and abusing observer status for
the hysterical speeches from the back benches," he said.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman said Azerbaijan's contribution to the
Movement is made through more intensive practical cooperation with
member countries.
"Azerbaijan has close political, economic and humanitarian ties with
many member countries of the Movement. We provide assistance programs
to many member countries of the Movement. In addition, Azerbaijan
will continue to contribute to the political consultations within
the Movement," Abdullayev said.