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    ZDZISLAW RACZYNSKI: POLAND NEUTRAL ON KARABAKH ISSUE

    PanARMENIAN.Net
    May 31, 2010 - 17:45 AMT 12:45 GMT

    Poland has assumed a neutral stance on Karabakh issue, supporting
    peaceful settlement of the conflict based on the principles of
    people's right to self determination and territorial integrity,
    Polish Ambassador to Armenia Zdzislaw Raczynski stated.

    As the Ambassador told a news conference in Yerevan, all three
    principles cited should be considered; conflict-related issues should
    be discussed by all parties: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh.

    "The EU isn't directly involved in conflict settlement, but will still
    play an important role in the process through financial assistance
    and peacekeeping forces. To attract foreign investors, South Caucasus
    countries must stabilize by normalizing relations."

    "Fast settlement of the conflict is impossible without participation
    of people involved in it," Polish diplomat stated.

    Dwelling on NKR parliamentary elections, Ambassador Raczynski stressed
    that EU recognition of election would spell de jure recognition of
    Karabakh as a state. "International community's resolution can't
    legalize something other states disagree with."

    Giving assessment to Armenia-Poland relations, the Ambassador
    characterized them as friendly, noting Yerevan -Warsaw direct flights
    in July 2010 will help development of bilateral relations.

    Commenting on installation of U.S. missile systems in Poland, he stated
    the presence of effective missile-defense systems in the country will
    promote its safety.

    Assessing the possibility of Turkey's joining the EU, the Ambassador
    stressed Poland's is positive about Ankara's aspiration to join
    the European family. "Still, Turkey has to fulfill requirements and
    carry out necessary reforms to meet European standards. Presently,
    Turkey is not ready to join the EU," the diplomat said.




    From: A. Papazian
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