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French "Politique Internationale" Journal publishes article by
Armenian Foreign Minister
14:08, 07 Feb 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan
One of the most prestigious publications in the political and
diplomatic world, the "Politique Internationale" Journal, printed in
Paris, published an article by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on
the Nagorno-Karabakh issue.
In an extended article, entitled "Nagorno-Karabakh: Is a Solution
Visible?" Edward Nalbandian thoroughly presents the roots, the
settlement process, legal aspects and possible ways of the settlement
of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue.
Edward Nalbandian thoroughly represents the efforts, exerted since the
early 1990s towards the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, the
stages of the negotiation process, proposals presented by the OSCE
Minsk Group and recent developments.
"Azerbaijan rejected all versions of the Basic Principles of the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement proposed by the Co-Chairs of the
Minsk Group, including the latest proposals submitted at
theSaint-Petersburg (June 2010), Astrakhan (October 2010), Sochi
(March 2011) and Kazan (June 2011) summits. Azerbaijan rejected all
the proposals, proposed by the Co-Chairs. Not only did it attempt to
change the essence of the negotiating process, but also to distort the
nature of the conflict within various international bodies, not
hesitating to mislead the international community by presenting the
consequences of the conflict as its causes", writes Edward Nalbandian.
Attaching importance to the implementation of confidence-building
measures, proposed by the Co-Chairs, Foreign Minister stresses, "The
Co-Chairs proposed a number of Confidence and Security-Building
Measures (CSBM) -- consolidation of the cease-fire, withdrawal of
snipers from the line of contact, creation of a mechanism to
investigate incidents and violations of the cease-fire agreement.
These proposals were endorsed by a number of major international
organizations, as well as the UN Secretary General. They were equally
welcomed by Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. But all of them were
rejected by Baku."
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia touches upon the policy of
hatred against Armenians, propagated on the highest level and its
dangerous consequences, "In Azerbaijan, journalists, activists and the
intelligentsia are all persecuted as "Armenian spies" and "enemies of
the nation", just because they are advocating peace and
reconciliation. The writer Akram Aylisli was ostracized for publishing
a novel, where he talks about the pogroms against Armenians in Baku
and Sumgait. His books were publicly burned and the writer had to
leave the country because of threats on his life."
The Foreign Minister highlights, that many international organizations
warned about the flagrant cases of racism, intolerance and violations
of human rights in Azerbaijan and the policy of hatred against
Armenians. In response, Baku merely organizes fake conferences on
tolerance and freedom, in an attempt to impose its own distorted
perception of human rights on others.
Under the article sub-section, entitled "Azerbaijan, a Threat to
Regional Security", Minister Nalbandian elaborates, "For the last
twenty years, Azerbaijan has done everything in its power to undermine
the cease-fire agreements. Military actions along the line of contact
and on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border have resulted in significant
loss of life and greatly raised tensions on the ground. All the
statements and decisions by Baku's authorities prove that Azerbaijan
has become a serious threat to security and stability in the South
Caucasus. This country has lost its sense of reality and is doing its
utmost to undermine the peace talks. That is why, despite the
intensive efforts of the three Co-Chair countries during the last six
years (twenty summits, several dozen ministerial-level meetings,
visits by the three Co-Chairs to the region), it has not been possible
to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations. In fact, Baku is not
interested in anything but its own advantage."
Presenting the vision of Armenia on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement,
Edward Nalbandian writes, "We continue to believe that the principles
and elements outlined in the statements of the heads of the Co-Chair
countries over the last six years can be the foundations for reaching
a fair and lasting settlement of the conflict.
We absolutely agree that peoples should be prepared for peace, not
war. Unfortunately, until now the Azerbaijani leadership is doing just
the opposite.
We fully agree with the heads of the Co-Chair countries that the use
of force will not resolve the conflict, and that only a negotiated
settlement can lead to stability and peace, which will open new
opportunities for regional cooperation and development. The sooner the
Azerbaijani leadership understands this reality, the faster the
conflict can be settled."
The article by Minister Nalbandian in English and French came out also
as a separate brochure - an annex to Politique Internationale Journal.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/02/07/french-politique-internationale-journal-publishes-article-by-armenian-foreign-minister/
Armenian Foreign Minister
14:08, 07 Feb 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan
One of the most prestigious publications in the political and
diplomatic world, the "Politique Internationale" Journal, printed in
Paris, published an article by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on
the Nagorno-Karabakh issue.
In an extended article, entitled "Nagorno-Karabakh: Is a Solution
Visible?" Edward Nalbandian thoroughly presents the roots, the
settlement process, legal aspects and possible ways of the settlement
of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue.
Edward Nalbandian thoroughly represents the efforts, exerted since the
early 1990s towards the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, the
stages of the negotiation process, proposals presented by the OSCE
Minsk Group and recent developments.
"Azerbaijan rejected all versions of the Basic Principles of the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement proposed by the Co-Chairs of the
Minsk Group, including the latest proposals submitted at
theSaint-Petersburg (June 2010), Astrakhan (October 2010), Sochi
(March 2011) and Kazan (June 2011) summits. Azerbaijan rejected all
the proposals, proposed by the Co-Chairs. Not only did it attempt to
change the essence of the negotiating process, but also to distort the
nature of the conflict within various international bodies, not
hesitating to mislead the international community by presenting the
consequences of the conflict as its causes", writes Edward Nalbandian.
Attaching importance to the implementation of confidence-building
measures, proposed by the Co-Chairs, Foreign Minister stresses, "The
Co-Chairs proposed a number of Confidence and Security-Building
Measures (CSBM) -- consolidation of the cease-fire, withdrawal of
snipers from the line of contact, creation of a mechanism to
investigate incidents and violations of the cease-fire agreement.
These proposals were endorsed by a number of major international
organizations, as well as the UN Secretary General. They were equally
welcomed by Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. But all of them were
rejected by Baku."
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia touches upon the policy of
hatred against Armenians, propagated on the highest level and its
dangerous consequences, "In Azerbaijan, journalists, activists and the
intelligentsia are all persecuted as "Armenian spies" and "enemies of
the nation", just because they are advocating peace and
reconciliation. The writer Akram Aylisli was ostracized for publishing
a novel, where he talks about the pogroms against Armenians in Baku
and Sumgait. His books were publicly burned and the writer had to
leave the country because of threats on his life."
The Foreign Minister highlights, that many international organizations
warned about the flagrant cases of racism, intolerance and violations
of human rights in Azerbaijan and the policy of hatred against
Armenians. In response, Baku merely organizes fake conferences on
tolerance and freedom, in an attempt to impose its own distorted
perception of human rights on others.
Under the article sub-section, entitled "Azerbaijan, a Threat to
Regional Security", Minister Nalbandian elaborates, "For the last
twenty years, Azerbaijan has done everything in its power to undermine
the cease-fire agreements. Military actions along the line of contact
and on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border have resulted in significant
loss of life and greatly raised tensions on the ground. All the
statements and decisions by Baku's authorities prove that Azerbaijan
has become a serious threat to security and stability in the South
Caucasus. This country has lost its sense of reality and is doing its
utmost to undermine the peace talks. That is why, despite the
intensive efforts of the three Co-Chair countries during the last six
years (twenty summits, several dozen ministerial-level meetings,
visits by the three Co-Chairs to the region), it has not been possible
to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations. In fact, Baku is not
interested in anything but its own advantage."
Presenting the vision of Armenia on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement,
Edward Nalbandian writes, "We continue to believe that the principles
and elements outlined in the statements of the heads of the Co-Chair
countries over the last six years can be the foundations for reaching
a fair and lasting settlement of the conflict.
We absolutely agree that peoples should be prepared for peace, not
war. Unfortunately, until now the Azerbaijani leadership is doing just
the opposite.
We fully agree with the heads of the Co-Chair countries that the use
of force will not resolve the conflict, and that only a negotiated
settlement can lead to stability and peace, which will open new
opportunities for regional cooperation and development. The sooner the
Azerbaijani leadership understands this reality, the faster the
conflict can be settled."
The article by Minister Nalbandian in English and French came out also
as a separate brochure - an annex to Politique Internationale Journal.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/02/07/french-politique-internationale-journal-publishes-article-by-armenian-foreign-minister/