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AZERBAIJAN'S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY UNRELATED TO NAGORNO-KARABAKH - DEFENSE MINISTER
11:52 17.08.13
Armenia's minister of defense has ruled out any links between
Nagorno-Karabakh's independent existence and the territorial integrity
of Azerbaijan.
In a speech at the pan-Armenian youth camp Baze, Seyran Ohanyan
reaffirmed the Armenian authorities' repeated statements that
Nagorno-Karabakh's efforts towards a conflict settlement are in
line with the norms and principles of international law (territorial
integrity, self-determination of peoples and non-use of force). The
minister explained that a thorough study of the historical-legal
aspects of the problems would reveal that Azerbaijan's territorial
integrity claims have nothing to do with Nagorno-Karabakh. He noted
at the same time that the country's real territory goes much beyond
the borders of the present-day Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Seyranyan
emphasized that Karabakh originally encompassed both mountainous and
plateau regions (the latter are now on Azerbaijan's territory).
As for Azerbaijan's arms race, the minister said that Armenia has
enough potentials to defend itself and launch anti-attack operations
when necessary. "We do not see the enemy's power during our daily
military vigils. We are on the frontline, urging for specific action,"
he said.
Ohanyan further addressed the discipline in the military. "The army
is a stronghold within the state. So, it is important to live by the
stronghold's rules. The one who isn't willing to follow the laws of our
stronghold, will further be referred to jail to follow their rules,"
he said.
Speaking of Hakob Injighulyan, the Armenian soldier who was taken
hostage in Azerbaijan last week after negligently crossing the border
from Karabakh, the minister reiterated an earlier promise for not
subjecting the servicemen to criminal liability after repatriation.
After the meeting, the minister dined with the young campers.
Armenian News - Tert.am
11:52 17.08.13
Armenia's minister of defense has ruled out any links between
Nagorno-Karabakh's independent existence and the territorial integrity
of Azerbaijan.
In a speech at the pan-Armenian youth camp Baze, Seyran Ohanyan
reaffirmed the Armenian authorities' repeated statements that
Nagorno-Karabakh's efforts towards a conflict settlement are in
line with the norms and principles of international law (territorial
integrity, self-determination of peoples and non-use of force). The
minister explained that a thorough study of the historical-legal
aspects of the problems would reveal that Azerbaijan's territorial
integrity claims have nothing to do with Nagorno-Karabakh. He noted
at the same time that the country's real territory goes much beyond
the borders of the present-day Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Seyranyan
emphasized that Karabakh originally encompassed both mountainous and
plateau regions (the latter are now on Azerbaijan's territory).
As for Azerbaijan's arms race, the minister said that Armenia has
enough potentials to defend itself and launch anti-attack operations
when necessary. "We do not see the enemy's power during our daily
military vigils. We are on the frontline, urging for specific action,"
he said.
Ohanyan further addressed the discipline in the military. "The army
is a stronghold within the state. So, it is important to live by the
stronghold's rules. The one who isn't willing to follow the laws of our
stronghold, will further be referred to jail to follow their rules,"
he said.
Speaking of Hakob Injighulyan, the Armenian soldier who was taken
hostage in Azerbaijan last week after negligently crossing the border
from Karabakh, the minister reiterated an earlier promise for not
subjecting the servicemen to criminal liability after repatriation.
After the meeting, the minister dined with the young campers.
Armenian News - Tert.am