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    Armenia's authorities will not make a step to detriment of Artsakh's
    independence - Vardges Baghryan

    12:33 * 08.06.14



    In an interview with Tert.am, member of the Nagorno-Karabakh
    Parliament Vardges Baghryan commented on the Nagorno-Karabakh problem
    in the context of the Eurasian Economic Union.

    He rules out a customs station between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.
    On the other hand, he admits it is a hard period for both the states.
    Baghryan urges political forces to achieve a consensus on the issue
    instead of recriminating.

    "I cannot believe that Armenia's authorities could make a step to the
    detriment of Artsakh [Nagorno- Karabakh] independence," he said.
    As regards the possibility of a customs border between Armenia and
    Nagorno-Karabakh after Armenia joins the Eurasian Customs Union,
    Baghryan said:

    "It would be absurd to establish a customs station between the two
    states because they are one economic area and - which is the most
    important thing - one homeland. I personally view Artsakh as part of
    Armenia. True, in 1991 we had to declare the Nagorno-Karabakh
    Republic. But that was a transitional step, and our end is a united
    homeland."

    In an earlier interview with Tert.am, Director of the REX agency
    Modest Kolerov said there is a checkpoint between Armenia and
    Nagorno-Karabakh even now, and a customs stations would change
    nothing.

    "I do not know to what extent it can be viewed as a checkpoint. I do
    not think it is going to be a customs station as imagined by some. It
    is not a typical customs station. As far as I know it is only foreign
    guests that enter and leave the country through the checkpoint. I have
    said I rule out any customs station and foreign representatives on
    duty there. I do not think it will change anything in Artsakh-Armenia
    relations," Baghryan said.

    Armenia is expected to join the Eurasian Economic Union (EaU) before
    July 1, but some states are against Armenia joining the EaU with
    Nagorno-Karabakh. What the process of settlement of the
    Nagorno-Karabakh is going to be after Armenia joins the EaU.

    "In any case, Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus can hardly agree to
    Nagorno-Karabakh joining the EaU. We did not even hope for that. And
    if Artsakh joined the EaU, it would mean the three states recognizing
    Nagorno-Karabakh. Unfortunately, it is not so now. We are well aware
    of what happened in Astana. With respect to Artsakh, I do not think
    anything will change."

    Although Azerbaijan us not willing to join the EaU, it is making
    demands and the other states are considering its demands. Is it not
    risky to join a structure pursuing a pro-Azerbaijan policy?

    "Yes, it is a risk. On the other hand, it is clear that economy is
    politics. And Azerbaijan is seeking dividends. But we are ready to
    continue our struggle. Armenia remains a guarantor of Artsakh's
    security, and I do not see any problems between Armenia and
    Nagorno-Karabakh. Given the alarming situation, I do not think
    Armenia's authorities will make a step to the detriment of Artsakh's
    independence."


    Armenian News - Tert.am

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