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ALIYEV'S STATEMENT ON NAGORNO-KARABAKH 'SANTA CLAUS TRICK' - OPINIONS
18:02 ~U 10.01.14
A spokesperson for the Nagorno-Karabakh leader has described
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's recent statement about the NK
conflict as a "political trick characteristic of a Santa Claus",
"I think they have prolonged New Year a little bit. So he plays the
role of a Santa Claus on the political arena. I mean, if Santa Claus
brings presents, this [person] only gives promises," David Babayan
told Tert.am.
The Armenian service of RFE/RL (Azatutyun.am) quoted earlier today the
Azerbaijani leader as saying that a progress in the Karabakh peace
talks may be achieved within very short timeframes in case Armenia
is constructively disposed to the process.
Aliyev emphasized that the conflict must be resolved without any
violation of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.
Commenting on the statement, the NK presidential spokesperson said
it is yet another proof demonstrating Azerbaijan's interests in the
continuing status quo over Karabakh.
"After such approaches, it is simply impossible to expect a positive
development. And statements of the kind should be a serious signal
also to the co-chairs of the [OSCE] Minsk Group and its co-chairing
countries, so that they could know and understand better what is
going on and take appropriate measures," Babayan explained.
Asked whether the statement can be considered a message for only the
domestic audience (as the Armenian political circles are commonly
inclined to think), the spokesperson said such kind of messages are
normally voiced in pre-election periods, with New Year being yet
another occasion for that.
Director of the Armenian Center for National and International Studies
Manvel Sargsyan also agreed to the fact that the Azerbaijani leader's
statement might be just a New Year gesture.
"It's New Year, so the statement is for the [Minsk Group] co-chairs
and Russia. For Armenia, it is a message giving food for thought,"
he commented.
The expert said he doesn't see anything new about Aliyev's statement.
"That fully reflects his understanding, and intentions," he noted.
Armenian News - Tert.am
18:02 ~U 10.01.14
A spokesperson for the Nagorno-Karabakh leader has described
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's recent statement about the NK
conflict as a "political trick characteristic of a Santa Claus",
"I think they have prolonged New Year a little bit. So he plays the
role of a Santa Claus on the political arena. I mean, if Santa Claus
brings presents, this [person] only gives promises," David Babayan
told Tert.am.
The Armenian service of RFE/RL (Azatutyun.am) quoted earlier today the
Azerbaijani leader as saying that a progress in the Karabakh peace
talks may be achieved within very short timeframes in case Armenia
is constructively disposed to the process.
Aliyev emphasized that the conflict must be resolved without any
violation of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.
Commenting on the statement, the NK presidential spokesperson said
it is yet another proof demonstrating Azerbaijan's interests in the
continuing status quo over Karabakh.
"After such approaches, it is simply impossible to expect a positive
development. And statements of the kind should be a serious signal
also to the co-chairs of the [OSCE] Minsk Group and its co-chairing
countries, so that they could know and understand better what is
going on and take appropriate measures," Babayan explained.
Asked whether the statement can be considered a message for only the
domestic audience (as the Armenian political circles are commonly
inclined to think), the spokesperson said such kind of messages are
normally voiced in pre-election periods, with New Year being yet
another occasion for that.
Director of the Armenian Center for National and International Studies
Manvel Sargsyan also agreed to the fact that the Azerbaijani leader's
statement might be just a New Year gesture.
"It's New Year, so the statement is for the [Minsk Group] co-chairs
and Russia. For Armenia, it is a message giving food for thought,"
he commented.
The expert said he doesn't see anything new about Aliyev's statement.
"That fully reflects his understanding, and intentions," he noted.
Armenian News - Tert.am