Karen Bekaryan: I've got an impression Baku now feels offended by the whole world

PanARMENIAN.Net - "Some expectations are justified," Eurointegration Social Organization Chairman Karen Bekaryan told a news conference.

"When speaking about the meeting between Sargsyan and Aliev, we should ask ourselves exactly what our expectations are. If you expect Armenian-Azerbaijani agreement or NKR conflict normalization package to be concluded in St. Petersburg, your expectations are futile," he stated, noting that we usually expect more than would be objectively justified. "Objectively, we have the following: firstly, after Prague meeting between Sargsyan and Gul, RA President stated that NKR issue will not be discussed in Armenian-Turkish relations. Secondly, NKR issue is a foundation stone in the normalization of Armenian-Turkish ties."



"Negotiations should be considered progressing, only if negotiating parties' positions are firmly expressed, not only behind closed doors, but to the public either.

I'm unaware as to the progress to be achieved in St. Petersburg, but even the minimal progress will look more real than an imitation." He also emphasized that Baku is in a very difficult situation at the moment. "I've got an impression Baku now feels offended by the whole world, especially Turkey, because of Armenian-Turkish negotiation process. Baku does not believe in Erdogan's statements - this is the reason for frequent visits of Turkish representatives to Azerbaijan and statements in support of Baku. But even this did not help quench the hysteria, currently observed in Azerbaijan," the politologist stated.