RUSSIA TO PLAY A RESTRICTIVE ROLE IN ASSURING STEPANAKERT AIRPORT SECURITY: EXPERTS
11:19, 24 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 24, ARMENPRESS: Assuring of Stepanakert airport
security by Russia may have a restrictive role for Azerbaijan. Expert
on Azerbaijan Sargis Asatryan stated in the briefing with Armenpress
he does not see need of interference by the third party. According
to expert Armenian forces can completely control the security of the
Airport. Yet the presence of the Russians may serve as a restraining
factor. In the words of Asatryan as Airport is a strategic object,
political problems may arise in this case and Russians should overcome
obstacles, reportedly to come to Stepanakert and deploy their troops.
According to Turkoloigist Artak Shakarayn Armenian authorities on
behalf of Foreign Affair Minister have repeatedly stated Stepanaket
Airport is ready and is not being operated because of some technical
problems and not due to the threats directed to Stepaankert airport.
"I guess Russian statement to assist Armenia is a response to Gabala
Azerbaijani issue. Russia wants to show Azerbaijan if they will speak
in a position of influence , instead Russian will care no efforts to
further strengthen the alliance with its partner Armenia.
According to Azerbaijani APA agency Azerbaijani Government has
made amendment in "Rule on the use of the airspace of Azerbaijan
Republic". These rules enable chance to Azerbaijan Republic illegally
destroy the planes entered the territory of the country.Some experts
connect that decision with the operation of Stepankert airport.
11:19, 24 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 24, ARMENPRESS: Assuring of Stepanakert airport
security by Russia may have a restrictive role for Azerbaijan. Expert
on Azerbaijan Sargis Asatryan stated in the briefing with Armenpress
he does not see need of interference by the third party. According
to expert Armenian forces can completely control the security of the
Airport. Yet the presence of the Russians may serve as a restraining
factor. In the words of Asatryan as Airport is a strategic object,
political problems may arise in this case and Russians should overcome
obstacles, reportedly to come to Stepanakert and deploy their troops.
According to Turkoloigist Artak Shakarayn Armenian authorities on
behalf of Foreign Affair Minister have repeatedly stated Stepanaket
Airport is ready and is not being operated because of some technical
problems and not due to the threats directed to Stepaankert airport.
"I guess Russian statement to assist Armenia is a response to Gabala
Azerbaijani issue. Russia wants to show Azerbaijan if they will speak
in a position of influence , instead Russian will care no efforts to
further strengthen the alliance with its partner Armenia.
According to Azerbaijani APA agency Azerbaijani Government has
made amendment in "Rule on the use of the airspace of Azerbaijan
Republic". These rules enable chance to Azerbaijan Republic illegally
destroy the planes entered the territory of the country.Some experts
connect that decision with the operation of Stepankert airport.