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OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs' statements unfair, but appreciated: opinions
14:56 * 24.07.14
In an interview with Tert.am, political scientist Aghasi Yenokyan
commented on the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs' a statement.
He sorts out two important factors. First, it is their concern, which
is most likely to be followed by their regular visits. Secondly, it is
an Armenian-Azerbaijani presidential meeting expected to take place in
New York.
"I view this statement as a response to the latest border tensions.
The most important thing is that the co-chairs are attempting to
organize an Armenian-Azerbaijani presidential meeting in New York. I
think it is most important because French President François Hollande
has failed to organize such a meeting," Mr Yenokyan said.
"I think France's efforts have met with Russia's strong resistance
because Russia got full control of the conflict management. The import
of the co-chairs' statement is that Russian joined the initiative to
organize such a meeting, especially since the meeting is expected to
take place as part of the UN General Assembly's meeting," he said.
In response to a remark that the co-chairs' are appealing to both the
sides, he said:
"Appealing to both the sides is their natural wording. Moreover,
although Armenia's first president Levon Ter-Petrosyan claims the
Armenian side has remains silent, I am not sure the Armenian side has
not acted in retaliation for Azerbaijan's attacks."
Manvel Badeyan of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) parliamentary
group welcomes the co-chairs' statement.
As to whether the co-chairs are appealing to both the conflicting
parties, he said:
"It is natural they cannot appeal to one of the sides. It is a
peaceful, rather than critical, attitude that is necessary for the
establishment of peace. They are always appealing to both the sides
through it is not quite fair. However, we appreciate the Minsk Group's
conduct."
As to the reasons why the venue for an Armenian-Azerbaijani
presidential meeting has been changed, Mr Badeyan said:
"I have no detailed information, but I welcome such a meeting
irrespective of where it may take place. The meeting may prove to be
one more step toward a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict. On the other hand, similarly to many previous meetings, the
meeting may fail to solve any issues. In any case, no one can forecast
the results of such a meeting except for the two countries' presidents
and foreign office representatives."
Asked about disagreements between the co-chairs, Mr Badeyan said:
"No doubt, there are some disagreements, but all the co-chairs are
seeking a peaceful settlement of the conflict."
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/07/24/co-chairs-comments/
14:56 * 24.07.14
In an interview with Tert.am, political scientist Aghasi Yenokyan
commented on the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs' a statement.
He sorts out two important factors. First, it is their concern, which
is most likely to be followed by their regular visits. Secondly, it is
an Armenian-Azerbaijani presidential meeting expected to take place in
New York.
"I view this statement as a response to the latest border tensions.
The most important thing is that the co-chairs are attempting to
organize an Armenian-Azerbaijani presidential meeting in New York. I
think it is most important because French President François Hollande
has failed to organize such a meeting," Mr Yenokyan said.
"I think France's efforts have met with Russia's strong resistance
because Russia got full control of the conflict management. The import
of the co-chairs' statement is that Russian joined the initiative to
organize such a meeting, especially since the meeting is expected to
take place as part of the UN General Assembly's meeting," he said.
In response to a remark that the co-chairs' are appealing to both the
sides, he said:
"Appealing to both the sides is their natural wording. Moreover,
although Armenia's first president Levon Ter-Petrosyan claims the
Armenian side has remains silent, I am not sure the Armenian side has
not acted in retaliation for Azerbaijan's attacks."
Manvel Badeyan of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) parliamentary
group welcomes the co-chairs' statement.
As to whether the co-chairs are appealing to both the conflicting
parties, he said:
"It is natural they cannot appeal to one of the sides. It is a
peaceful, rather than critical, attitude that is necessary for the
establishment of peace. They are always appealing to both the sides
through it is not quite fair. However, we appreciate the Minsk Group's
conduct."
As to the reasons why the venue for an Armenian-Azerbaijani
presidential meeting has been changed, Mr Badeyan said:
"I have no detailed information, but I welcome such a meeting
irrespective of where it may take place. The meeting may prove to be
one more step toward a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict. On the other hand, similarly to many previous meetings, the
meeting may fail to solve any issues. In any case, no one can forecast
the results of such a meeting except for the two countries' presidents
and foreign office representatives."
Asked about disagreements between the co-chairs, Mr Badeyan said:
"No doubt, there are some disagreements, but all the co-chairs are
seeking a peaceful settlement of the conflict."
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/07/24/co-chairs-comments/