YEREVAN, MARCH 18, ARMENPRESS. The return of Azerbaijani terrorists cannot be dangerous for Armenia or Artsakh, Sargis Grigoryan – expert on Arabic studies, Researcher at the Department of Armenian-Kurdish Relations in YSU Institute of Armenian Studies, said in response to “Armenpress” question which said what danger can have the return of Azerbaijanis involved in terrorist groups in Syria for Armenia and Artsakh.

“If an Azerbaijani decided to enter the Islamic State terrorist group, he is no longer an Azerbaijani, he is considered as an IS member. Ideologically he cannot sacrifice himself for Azerbaijan”, the expert said, stating that it is dangerous for Azerbaijan, and there have already been manifestations of terror acts.

“Head of State Security Service of Azerbaijan Madat Guliyev said that nearly 900 Azerbaijanis joined terrorist structures. Moreover, some Azerbaijanis departed for Turkey but are unable to enter Syria to fight together with the terrorist groups. Thus, due to this situation, they return to Azerbaijan”, Sargis Grigoryan said.

Commenting on the future of Christian minorities in Syria, Grigoryan said the future status of Christian minorities depends on who will come to power in Syria.

“Of course, the Armenian community has old and deep roots in Syria and what power comes, they must understand that Armenians played and play a key role in the establishment of the state”, the expert concluded.