Russian experts says Armenia important country for West

PanARMENIAN.Net - An expert at the Institute of Political and Social Studies of the Black Sea and Caspian Region, Andrey Areshev believes that French President Nicolas Sarkozy's visit to the South Caucasus has balanced the priorities of the west in the region.

“Till recently, cooperation with Baku was accented, for most part being conditioned by the EU's energy projects with Azerbaijan and Georgia. Now, it become obvious that Armenia is also important for the West as a political dimension against the background of Turkey's increasing role in the region,” Areshev said, adding that the West is likely to continue with applying various political combinations pursuing tactical and strategic objectives to secure reliable communicative corridors through the Central Asia.

“However, the events in Syria and Libya, where the West stakes on radical Islamic forces, can be fatal for the Christian population, specifically the Armenian community. So, a question arouses: does Mr. Sarkozy, who is appealing to the feelings of the Armenian Diaspora think about the fate of dozens of thousands of Armenian (and other Christians) in Middle East? Or was the fate of these people, who have already fallen victims to the adventure policy of the United States and France, discussed during the French President's visit to Armenia?” the expert said, Analitika.at.ua reported.