A. Azimov: Individual Approach to South Caucasian States not to Serve EU Interests

PanARMENIAN.Net - When commenting on the EU-South Caucasus relations Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov stated that "theoretically the EU can demonstrate individual approach towards the South Caucasian states, however it will not serve the interests of the organization in the region, since the role, location, weight and possibilities of Azerbaijan should be taken into account." In his words, the Azerbaijan-EU relations base first of all upon the Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation. Besides, Azimov noted, Azerbaijan is included in the EU New Neighborhood Program and is an essential part of it. "Presently EU members express various opinions on some issues, which can result in postponement of the negotiations. In my opinion, these are temporary political difficulties and the EU like Azerbaijan should be interested in overcoming them within the shortest terms. This political misunderstanding will be cleared up in the near future, for Azerbaijan has always cooperated and will continue cooperation with the European Union basing on the norm of jus gentium", Araz Azimov stated. When touching upon the relations between Baku and the Northern Cyprus, the Azeri diplomat reminded that Azerbaijan has many times stated that these relations are bound with "the humanitarian approach of Azerbaijan towards the Cypriot problem. "A humanitarian element is present here, however one should keep in mind that these ties are exercised at an informal level and no conclusions should be made," Azimov resumed, Mediamax reports.