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AZERBAIJAN'S RULING PARTY: KHOJALY AIRPORT ISSUE IS ARMENIA'S ANOTHER TRICK AND PROVOCATION
Trend, Azerbaijan
April 1 2013
Azerbaijani side wants the OSCE Minsk Group to put pressure on Armenia
and take measures to force Armenia to peace in order to achieve peace
in the region. This was told the official website of the ruling New
Azerbaijan Party by the NAP Deputy Executive Secretary, MP Mubariz
Gurbanli on Monday.
"Unfortunately, the Minsk co-chairs, as intermediaries, allow the
postponement of this issue's resolution," MP said.
Alongside, Gurbanli stressed the importance of continuing the process
of negotiations and noted Azerbaijan's continuous involvement in
the process.
According to him, despite many provocative steps undertaken by Armenia,
Azerbaijan patiently remains involved in the negotiations.
NAP Deputy Executive Secretary said there was a need for a visit of
co-chairs in the region in the context of the recent downturn in the
negotiation process.
Touching upon the issue of Khojaly airport, Gurbanli noted that it
was another trick of Armenia.
"Armenia does not need the Khojaly airport. Opening flights between
Yerevan and Khojaly is of no significance neither economically
nor from a different perspective. In case of opening the flight,
there will be no major outflow and inflow from Yerevan to Khankendi
and vice versa. The statement on the opening of this flight is just
another Armenian provocation," he added.
According to him, Armenia wants to divert attention from other problems
and direct the efforts of both international and Azerbaijani diplomats
to the issue.
"Alongside, by putting the issue on the agenda, the Armenian side
is trying to further provoke Azerbaijan and benefit from steps to
be taken by Azerbaijan in case of opening the airport. Azerbaijan is
perfectly aware of all this and openly states its position," he added.
He emphasized that regarding this issue, there is a requirement of the
International Civil Aviation Organization, as well as international
law norms.
"While this is not adhered to, the opening of this flight will
be considered illegal. International organizations, co-chairs and
certain states have criticized Armenia's attempts. At the same time,
the co-chairs should demonstrate a particular position. Armenia should
know that this provocation will turn against it," he added.
According to information released by the Armenian media, the General
Administration of Civil Aviation of Armenia will permit civil aircraft
flights in the occupied Azerbaijani territories. Head of the General
Administration of Civil Aviation Artyom Movsisyan did not name the
specific date, however, according to him, the flights will be served
by a 19-seater Armenian aircraft, and duration of flights will be
45-50 minutes.
Earlier, Armenian media reported on the intended commissioning of
the airport in Khojaly in the near future.
The commissioning of the airport is an open violation of the
Convention on International Civil Aviation (adopted on December 7,
1944 in Chicago), the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reported earlier.
Azerbaijan will strengthen the legal level use of the application of
the Chicago convention.
Azerbaijan banned the use of the airspace over Nagorno-Karabakh
occupied by Armenia, as no one can guarantee safe flights in the area,
the Azerbaijani Civil Aviation Administration said earlier.
According to Azerbaijani Civil Aviation Administration, Armenia's
steps towards the operation of the airport are attempts to violate
international aviation law.
This air space belongs to Azerbaijan, so its use by Armenia is illegal.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European
Civil Aviation Conference (ICAC) also support the position of
Azerbaijan on this issue.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988
when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Armenian
armed forces have occupied 20 per cent of Azerbaijan since 1992,
including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994.
The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group - Russia, France and the U.S. -
are currently holding peace negotiations.
Armenia has not yet implemented the U.N. Security Council's four
resolutions on the liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh and the
surrounding regions.
Trend, Azerbaijan
April 1 2013
Azerbaijani side wants the OSCE Minsk Group to put pressure on Armenia
and take measures to force Armenia to peace in order to achieve peace
in the region. This was told the official website of the ruling New
Azerbaijan Party by the NAP Deputy Executive Secretary, MP Mubariz
Gurbanli on Monday.
"Unfortunately, the Minsk co-chairs, as intermediaries, allow the
postponement of this issue's resolution," MP said.
Alongside, Gurbanli stressed the importance of continuing the process
of negotiations and noted Azerbaijan's continuous involvement in
the process.
According to him, despite many provocative steps undertaken by Armenia,
Azerbaijan patiently remains involved in the negotiations.
NAP Deputy Executive Secretary said there was a need for a visit of
co-chairs in the region in the context of the recent downturn in the
negotiation process.
Touching upon the issue of Khojaly airport, Gurbanli noted that it
was another trick of Armenia.
"Armenia does not need the Khojaly airport. Opening flights between
Yerevan and Khojaly is of no significance neither economically
nor from a different perspective. In case of opening the flight,
there will be no major outflow and inflow from Yerevan to Khankendi
and vice versa. The statement on the opening of this flight is just
another Armenian provocation," he added.
According to him, Armenia wants to divert attention from other problems
and direct the efforts of both international and Azerbaijani diplomats
to the issue.
"Alongside, by putting the issue on the agenda, the Armenian side
is trying to further provoke Azerbaijan and benefit from steps to
be taken by Azerbaijan in case of opening the airport. Azerbaijan is
perfectly aware of all this and openly states its position," he added.
He emphasized that regarding this issue, there is a requirement of the
International Civil Aviation Organization, as well as international
law norms.
"While this is not adhered to, the opening of this flight will
be considered illegal. International organizations, co-chairs and
certain states have criticized Armenia's attempts. At the same time,
the co-chairs should demonstrate a particular position. Armenia should
know that this provocation will turn against it," he added.
According to information released by the Armenian media, the General
Administration of Civil Aviation of Armenia will permit civil aircraft
flights in the occupied Azerbaijani territories. Head of the General
Administration of Civil Aviation Artyom Movsisyan did not name the
specific date, however, according to him, the flights will be served
by a 19-seater Armenian aircraft, and duration of flights will be
45-50 minutes.
Earlier, Armenian media reported on the intended commissioning of
the airport in Khojaly in the near future.
The commissioning of the airport is an open violation of the
Convention on International Civil Aviation (adopted on December 7,
1944 in Chicago), the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reported earlier.
Azerbaijan will strengthen the legal level use of the application of
the Chicago convention.
Azerbaijan banned the use of the airspace over Nagorno-Karabakh
occupied by Armenia, as no one can guarantee safe flights in the area,
the Azerbaijani Civil Aviation Administration said earlier.
According to Azerbaijani Civil Aviation Administration, Armenia's
steps towards the operation of the airport are attempts to violate
international aviation law.
This air space belongs to Azerbaijan, so its use by Armenia is illegal.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European
Civil Aviation Conference (ICAC) also support the position of
Azerbaijan on this issue.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988
when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Armenian
armed forces have occupied 20 per cent of Azerbaijan since 1992,
including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994.
The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group - Russia, France and the U.S. -
are currently holding peace negotiations.
Armenia has not yet implemented the U.N. Security Council's four
resolutions on the liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh and the
surrounding regions.