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Armenian Ambassador to OSCE: Azerbaijani aspirations to expand its sovereignty over Nagorno Karabakh people are groundless

Armenian Ambassador to OSCE: Azerbaijani aspirations to expand its sovereignty over Nagorno 
Karabakh people are groundless

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 12, ARMENPRESS.  Head of Armenian Mission to the OSCE, Ambassador Arman Kirakosyan delivered a speech at the session of the Permanent Counci on February 11l. As “Armenpress” was informed from the Department of Press, Information and Public Relations of MFA Armenia, the Ambassador said, in response to Azerbaijani claims to settle the NKR conflict exceptionally based on the principle of territorial integrity, that the principles of the Helsinki Final Act are equally important, and all the OSCE member states, including Armenia and Azerbaijan, have agreed upon the principles of not using force, self-determination of nations and territorial integrity of states.

The Armenian side documented that the anti-Armenian policy led by Azerbaijan has not undergone any changes for the last 25 years. Azerbaijan denies recognizing the right of Nagorno Karabakh people to self-determination, which has been acknowledged by the heads of OSCE Minsk Group Co-chair states as one of the basic principles for the conflict settlement and is enshrined in the OSCE Athena ministerial announcement.

The Armenian Ambassador mentioned that the people of Nagorno Karabakh gained de-facto independence making use of its inalienable right of self-determination in conformity with USSR legislation and international norms of right. Azerbaijani aspirations to expand its sovereignty over Nagorno Karabakh people are groundless.

The head of Armenian mission to OSCE reconfirmed Armenia’s support to the format of OSCE Minsk Group Co-chair. He expressed concern that Azerbaijan puts under doubt the years long of experience and efforts of the Co-chair states to find a peaceful solution to the issue.  The regular attacks against the Minsk Group are directed against peaceful settlement of the conflict and aim to justify Azerbaijan’s refusals of the proposals of the Co-chairs. Armenian Ambassador was concerned by the recent announcement of the president of Azerbaijan, speculating the religious factor.

The Armenian Ambassador stated that Azerbaijani demands to expand the format of the Minsk Group are un-constructive and negatively impact the peace process.  Highly appreciating the coordinated efforts of the Minsk Group mediator states, Russia, France, the USA, Arman Kirakosyan mentioned that Turkey, as a Minsk Group member, has adopted a contrary approach, speculating the Nagorno Karabakh issue in favor of its geopolitical interests.

The Armenian side recorded that Azerbaijani policy is the main obstacle for the conflict settlement, which tries to enforce its will on Armenia and Artsakh relying on Baku’s economic and military capacities.

The Armenian Ambassador expressed concern over military provocations, including application of heavy artillery and subversive acts, initiated by Azerbaijan on the state border of Armenia and Azerbaijan and the contact line of NKR and Azerbaijan

In the words of the Ambassador, Azerbaijan has declined all the proposals aimed at reinforcing the ceasefire regime by the installation of investigative mechanisms and withdrawal of snipers.

The Armenian side assessed Azerbaijani efforts to transfer Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement issue onto other platforms not dealing with the issue as un-constructive. As an example, the failure of the provocative anti-Armenian report discussed at the PACE was pointed out.

At the end of his speech, Ambassador Kirakosyan reconfirmed Armenia’s commitment to continue the peace process mediated by the Minsk Group Co-chairs. 








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