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Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
Feb 7 2015
Ilham Aliyev: "My message to Armenia: stop the occupation"
7 February 2015 - 11:31pm
"Vestnik Kavkaza"
During a round table "Beyond Ukraine - unresolved conflicts in Europe,
held in the framework of the Munich Security Conference, the
representative of Armenia addressed the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham
Aliyev with accusations of firing at the positions of the Armenian
army and increasing tension on the front line and said: "If you want
to resolve the conflict, then my message to you is stop shooting!"
Ilham Aliyev said:
"Armenia has occupied our territory, violated international law,
committed genocide in Khojaly, destroyed our historical and religious
monuments, but it shifts the blame to us. The question is, what are
Armenian soldiers doing in the occupied territories? What have
Armenian soldiers forgotten in Agdam? If he does not want to be
killed, then he shouldn't go to Agdam. Let him stay in his Yerevan,
Gyumri, in his own country. You have enough space for yourselves in
the country, there are, in fact, not so many people left. So what are
you doing in Agdam, what are you doing in Fizuli?
The year 2014 was generally remarkable in terms of the activity of
intermediaries in the negotiations. President Putin organized a
meeting between President Sargsyan and me in August. Already in
September, Secretary of State [John] Kerry organized a round of
negotiations with the Armenian president and me. Finally, at the end
of October, President Hollande invited us to Paris, where we had, I
would say, an excellent, very constructive meeting. Both parties then
stated that they considered this meeting a great success and will try
to reduce tension on the frontline. What happened then? After less
than ten days, Armenia began military exercises on the occupied
territories, particularly in Agdam, with the participation, according
to the Armenian media, of 47 thousand soldiers. They organized
manoeuvres in occupied territory with the use of military equipment,
aircraft and helicopters. For three days our army remained patient
enough not to respond, but then Armenia with the help of its Mi-24
helicopters attacked Azerbaijan's position. Our army had to respond
and one of the helicopters was shot down. For Armenia, it was an
occasion to accuse Azerbaijan. With this provocation, it showed
disrespect to the leaders of France, Russia and the United States that
have made so much effort to reduce tensions. Armenia thinks itcan do
anything, and no one will punish it. This is the main reason behind
Armenia's behavior.
Now they are blaming us, saying, Do not shoot!. So, my message to
Armenia is: end the occupation." As soon as you stop the occupation,
we will have peace, cooperation and reconciliation. And the reason why
it is not happening is because the Armenian soldier is still in Agdam
and Fisuli."
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/interviews/politics/65960.html
From: Baghdasarian
Feb 7 2015
Ilham Aliyev: "My message to Armenia: stop the occupation"
7 February 2015 - 11:31pm
"Vestnik Kavkaza"
During a round table "Beyond Ukraine - unresolved conflicts in Europe,
held in the framework of the Munich Security Conference, the
representative of Armenia addressed the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham
Aliyev with accusations of firing at the positions of the Armenian
army and increasing tension on the front line and said: "If you want
to resolve the conflict, then my message to you is stop shooting!"
Ilham Aliyev said:
"Armenia has occupied our territory, violated international law,
committed genocide in Khojaly, destroyed our historical and religious
monuments, but it shifts the blame to us. The question is, what are
Armenian soldiers doing in the occupied territories? What have
Armenian soldiers forgotten in Agdam? If he does not want to be
killed, then he shouldn't go to Agdam. Let him stay in his Yerevan,
Gyumri, in his own country. You have enough space for yourselves in
the country, there are, in fact, not so many people left. So what are
you doing in Agdam, what are you doing in Fizuli?
The year 2014 was generally remarkable in terms of the activity of
intermediaries in the negotiations. President Putin organized a
meeting between President Sargsyan and me in August. Already in
September, Secretary of State [John] Kerry organized a round of
negotiations with the Armenian president and me. Finally, at the end
of October, President Hollande invited us to Paris, where we had, I
would say, an excellent, very constructive meeting. Both parties then
stated that they considered this meeting a great success and will try
to reduce tension on the frontline. What happened then? After less
than ten days, Armenia began military exercises on the occupied
territories, particularly in Agdam, with the participation, according
to the Armenian media, of 47 thousand soldiers. They organized
manoeuvres in occupied territory with the use of military equipment,
aircraft and helicopters. For three days our army remained patient
enough not to respond, but then Armenia with the help of its Mi-24
helicopters attacked Azerbaijan's position. Our army had to respond
and one of the helicopters was shot down. For Armenia, it was an
occasion to accuse Azerbaijan. With this provocation, it showed
disrespect to the leaders of France, Russia and the United States that
have made so much effort to reduce tensions. Armenia thinks itcan do
anything, and no one will punish it. This is the main reason behind
Armenia's behavior.
Now they are blaming us, saying, Do not shoot!. So, my message to
Armenia is: end the occupation." As soon as you stop the occupation,
we will have peace, cooperation and reconciliation. And the reason why
it is not happening is because the Armenian soldier is still in Agdam
and Fisuli."
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/interviews/politics/65960.html
From: Baghdasarian