LINKS studies Armenian, Azerbaijani politicians’ approaches on Karabakh

PanARMENIAN.Net - The first part of the study on Karabakh issue conducted by UK-based LINKS NGO was presented in the Armenian National Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) on December 10.

The study is based on face to face interviews with 23 senior Armenian politicians held earlier this year. The study launches a program entitled Karabakh: The Big Debate during which the organization will contribute to creating space for more discussion on the Karabakh issue in the region and beyond.

The second part of the study, reflecting the views of Azerbaijani political parties will be published in a few days time.

“The study helped me reveal a large number of interesting facts regarding the position of our political forces on the Karabakh settlement process,” ACNIS Director Richard Giragosian said. “The study allows to understand the atmosphere in the countries.”

For his part, LINKS Executive Director Dennis Sammut said they were not planning to surprise anyone with the study.

“While conducting our research, we found out that many representatives of Armenian political parties fought in Karabakh war. So, they have the right to take part in the settlement process,” he said.