  Eldar Namazov: It's unacceptable for Azerbaijan to hold talks with Karabakh without participation of ArmeniaSeptember 18, 2007 - 13:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "It is unacceptable for Azerbaijan to hold talks with the Armenian community of Nagorno Karabakh without the participation of Armenia," independent political scientist, former assistant of Azerbaijan President, Eldar Namazov said when commenting on the proposals of the Russian, Yuri Merzlyakov and French, Bernard Fassier, Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group regarding the necessity to bring together the heads of the Armenian and Azerbaijani communities of Nagorno Karabakh to the talks on the Karabakh conflict settlement."The talks should take place between Azerbaijan and Armenia whose army has occupied Azerbaijani territories. Only after withdrawal of the Armenian armed forces from our land and refusal from territorial claims, can we hold talks with the Armenian community of Nagorno Karabakh within the Azerbaijani State," he said. "Azerbaijan does not protest against involvement of the Armenian community in the talks, but insists on the participation of the Azerbaijani community in the talks. Initially the talks were attended by the two conflicting sides, Azerbaijan and Armenia and two interested sides, the Armenian and Azerbaijani communities of Nagorno Karabakh. However, later the format of talks was changed and the process was attended by only Azerbaijan and Armenia," he said. "Currently Armenia considers that the Armenian community of Nagorno Karabakh should negotiate with not the Azerbaijani community of Nagorno Karabakh, but the Government of Azerbaijan. "It means that the status of the Armenian community arises up to the level of independent state. Such a format is unacceptable for Azerbaijan," the political scientist resumed said. "Azerbaijan will accept talks with Armenian community of Nagorno Karabakh if only Armenia recognizes the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and stands away," said the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Khazar Ibrahim on 17 September, Trend news agency reports.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
