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"THE PARLIAMENTARIANS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOLUTION OF THE NAGORNO KARABAKH CONFLICT"
APA
May 14 2012
Azerbaijan
Interview with the chairman of the Russian State Duma's Committee on
CIS Affairs, member of the Liberal Democratic Party Leonid Sulutski
- How do you value the Azerbaijan-Russia relations?
- I think the relations between Azerbaijan and Russia are at a high
level. We marked the anniversary of founder of the modern Azerbaijani
statehood Heydar Aliyev on May 10. I am proud of our friendly relations
with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. I consider that Ilham
Aliyev is very serious and wise leader. I can not forget the words
said by President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev in the Antalya
summit several years ago. Nazarbayev said that Ilham Aliyev sent
back the waves of colored revolutions coming from the West. Ilham
Aliyev is a great leader. I have known him since his leadership in the
Azerbaijani delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of
Europe. Today, as the President of Azerbaijan, he is doing great work.
I must note that he healthy maturated as a national leader and
Azerbaijan was changed significantly under his leadership. Very
successful steps were taken in the prevention of poverty. Azerbaijan
has independent energy policy. This is a real revolution in the
Azerbaijani economy.
I consider that there were some tensions in the Russia-Azerbaijan
relations, but we have already forgotten these problems. Today we
have very high and constructive relations, but there are still some
disputed issues.
- On May 15, the CIS leaders will hold informal summit in Moscow. What
issues will be discussed in the summit?
- The CIS leaders will discuss the issues related to the Eurasian
Economic Community and Free Trade Zone, as well as the Eurasian
integration issues. I think the issue of Free Trade Zone will be
discussed both in bilateral, multilateral formats.
- Azerbaijan didn't express willingness to join this organization. How
could you comment it?
- If Azerbaijan hasn't expressed his desire yet, it means that
Azerbaijan is not ready for it. Azerbaijan is an independent state.
The educated people work in this state and the government as well. If
Azerbaijan didn't express consent to this or another issue, it means
that it continues to analyze the advisability of this situation, and
joining this or another agreement, including the Free Trade Zone. I
consider it advisable if Azerbaijan joins this agreement and Free
Trade Zone in the near future. But, of course, Azerbaijan should
pass this decision itself. In my opinion, our close relations with
Azerbaijan, including our counterparts in the Azerbaijani Parliament
will offer an opportunity to solve the problems jointly and through
the mutual understanding.
- Is Vladimir Putin expected to take active part in the settlement
of Nagorno Karabakh conflict as his predecessor Dmitry Medvedev?
- This is very delicate issue. I would give a parliamentary format to
the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The parliamentarians
can contribute to the solution of the problem. But this is a very
complex issue because we speak about the first assigned task and the
first result, which must be achieved, is the return of the occupied
seven regions. It is the point of issue. It seems to me that a new
impetus must be given to the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh
conflict.
I want to express gratitude to Russian and Azerbaijani foreign
ministers. I consider that they work successfully toward the settlement
of the conflict.
- Can we expect anything in the settlement of the conflict this year?
- This is such a delicate topic that it is quite difficult to forecast
something. One needs to do work at first and then to speak.
APA
May 14 2012
Azerbaijan
Interview with the chairman of the Russian State Duma's Committee on
CIS Affairs, member of the Liberal Democratic Party Leonid Sulutski
- How do you value the Azerbaijan-Russia relations?
- I think the relations between Azerbaijan and Russia are at a high
level. We marked the anniversary of founder of the modern Azerbaijani
statehood Heydar Aliyev on May 10. I am proud of our friendly relations
with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. I consider that Ilham
Aliyev is very serious and wise leader. I can not forget the words
said by President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev in the Antalya
summit several years ago. Nazarbayev said that Ilham Aliyev sent
back the waves of colored revolutions coming from the West. Ilham
Aliyev is a great leader. I have known him since his leadership in the
Azerbaijani delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of
Europe. Today, as the President of Azerbaijan, he is doing great work.
I must note that he healthy maturated as a national leader and
Azerbaijan was changed significantly under his leadership. Very
successful steps were taken in the prevention of poverty. Azerbaijan
has independent energy policy. This is a real revolution in the
Azerbaijani economy.
I consider that there were some tensions in the Russia-Azerbaijan
relations, but we have already forgotten these problems. Today we
have very high and constructive relations, but there are still some
disputed issues.
- On May 15, the CIS leaders will hold informal summit in Moscow. What
issues will be discussed in the summit?
- The CIS leaders will discuss the issues related to the Eurasian
Economic Community and Free Trade Zone, as well as the Eurasian
integration issues. I think the issue of Free Trade Zone will be
discussed both in bilateral, multilateral formats.
- Azerbaijan didn't express willingness to join this organization. How
could you comment it?
- If Azerbaijan hasn't expressed his desire yet, it means that
Azerbaijan is not ready for it. Azerbaijan is an independent state.
The educated people work in this state and the government as well. If
Azerbaijan didn't express consent to this or another issue, it means
that it continues to analyze the advisability of this situation, and
joining this or another agreement, including the Free Trade Zone. I
consider it advisable if Azerbaijan joins this agreement and Free
Trade Zone in the near future. But, of course, Azerbaijan should
pass this decision itself. In my opinion, our close relations with
Azerbaijan, including our counterparts in the Azerbaijani Parliament
will offer an opportunity to solve the problems jointly and through
the mutual understanding.
- Is Vladimir Putin expected to take active part in the settlement
of Nagorno Karabakh conflict as his predecessor Dmitry Medvedev?
- This is very delicate issue. I would give a parliamentary format to
the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The parliamentarians
can contribute to the solution of the problem. But this is a very
complex issue because we speak about the first assigned task and the
first result, which must be achieved, is the return of the occupied
seven regions. It is the point of issue. It seems to me that a new
impetus must be given to the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh
conflict.
I want to express gratitude to Russian and Azerbaijani foreign
ministers. I consider that they work successfully toward the settlement
of the conflict.
- Can we expect anything in the settlement of the conflict this year?
- This is such a delicate topic that it is quite difficult to forecast
something. One needs to do work at first and then to speak.