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STEPAN GRIGORYAN: CHANGE OF PRESIDENT IN FRANCE WILL NOT AFFECT THE LATTER'S STANCE ON THE KARABAKH ISSUE
Nvard Davtyan
"Radiolur"
15.05.2012 17:49
Francoise Hollande was sworn in as France's President today. Will
the change of power in France affect the latter's position on the
Karabakh issue?
Political scientist Stepan Grigoryan does not think there will be
any change in France's stance on Karabakh. "France has always stood
for the peaceful settlement of the issue. Therefore, it will continue
its policy on the Karabakh issue," he said, adding that no shift is
expected in France's attitude towards the Madrid Principles, either.
"France's policy and interests do not change with the change of the
President," he said. It may, however, affect the country's activeness
within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group. Stepan Grigoryan does
not rule out that France might somewhat intensify its efforts in the
Minsk Group, but it will not aspire to play a greater role. According
to the political scientist, France is well aware about its place in
this process. "It's obvious that Russia and the United States play
a greater role in the process," he said.
Stepan Grigoryan does not remember Hollande speaking about the Karabakh
issue during the meetings with representatives of the Armenian
community. It has been noted only that France will remain loyal to
its commitments within the framework of the OSCE and other structures.
According to Stepan Grigoryan, the Armenian community in France is
more active in promoting the issue of international recognition of
the Armenian Genocide.
"Of course, the Genocide issue is of primary importance to us, but we
have expectations from the French authorities on the Karabakh issue,
as well," head of the Armenian National Committee of France Hrach
Varzhapetyan told "Radiolur."
Stepan Grigoryan says the change of President will not lead to changes
in France's attitude towards Armenia, since the latter is France's
primary ally in the region.
From: Baghdasarian
Nvard Davtyan
"Radiolur"
15.05.2012 17:49
Francoise Hollande was sworn in as France's President today. Will
the change of power in France affect the latter's position on the
Karabakh issue?
Political scientist Stepan Grigoryan does not think there will be
any change in France's stance on Karabakh. "France has always stood
for the peaceful settlement of the issue. Therefore, it will continue
its policy on the Karabakh issue," he said, adding that no shift is
expected in France's attitude towards the Madrid Principles, either.
"France's policy and interests do not change with the change of the
President," he said. It may, however, affect the country's activeness
within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group. Stepan Grigoryan does
not rule out that France might somewhat intensify its efforts in the
Minsk Group, but it will not aspire to play a greater role. According
to the political scientist, France is well aware about its place in
this process. "It's obvious that Russia and the United States play
a greater role in the process," he said.
Stepan Grigoryan does not remember Hollande speaking about the Karabakh
issue during the meetings with representatives of the Armenian
community. It has been noted only that France will remain loyal to
its commitments within the framework of the OSCE and other structures.
According to Stepan Grigoryan, the Armenian community in France is
more active in promoting the issue of international recognition of
the Armenian Genocide.
"Of course, the Genocide issue is of primary importance to us, but we
have expectations from the French authorities on the Karabakh issue,
as well," head of the Armenian National Committee of France Hrach
Varzhapetyan told "Radiolur."
Stepan Grigoryan says the change of President will not lead to changes
in France's attitude towards Armenia, since the latter is France's
primary ally in the region.
From: Baghdasarian