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AZERBAIJAN'S RULING PARTY: FRANCE HAS BETRAYED THE MEDIATION MISSION WITHIN THE MINSK GROUP
Milaz.info
Jan 24 2012
Azerbaijan
"It will be the most dignified way for France if it leaves the
mediation mission not shaming itself, because France lost its moral
right to fulfill this mission"
"Any step against Turkey is also against Azerbaijan either directly,
or indirectly"
Deputy Chairman - Executive Secretary of the New Azerbaijan Party
Ali Ahmadov's interview to APA.
- The French Senate voted for the bill on criminalizing the made-up
"Armenian genocide". How is your attitude to it?
- I don't believe that anybody regards as positive the adoption
of such an absurd and irresponsible decision except its voters
and Armenians. By passing the bill criminalizing denial of made-up
"Armenian genocide", the French Parliament put hard-to-clean black
spots in its modern history. The abovementioned bill is not only
against Turkey, maybe it mainly targets at the human rights and
freedom of thought. It is ridiculous to accuse a person for believing
and disbelieving something. The demonstration of such an approach in
France is twice ridiculous. It is impossible to make anyone change
his belief. Once, people were executed, because they didn't believe
in God. Bolsheviks punished those who believed in God. Neither
inquisitorial court increased the number of believers in God nor
did Bolshevik pursuits increased the number of atheists. The modern
people don't accept such things. Evidently, France doesn't understand
that it sacrificed the European values, which it wanted to suggest to
others, and consequently, it caused great damage to these values. I
can unambiguously say that the trust in the sincerity of France will
be seriously decreased.
- How should Azerbaijan react?
- Any step against Turkey is also against Azerbaijan either directly,
or indirectly. The bill passed in France on the co-called Armenian
genocide affects the interests of Azerbaijan. The passage of such
an absurd and groundless bill means that France openly introduces
itself as the defender of Armenia. Actually, the French leaders have
recently acted as Armenian lobbyists. This is proved by the fact that
during his visit to the South Caucasus some months ago French President
Sarkozy called Armenia the sister of France and then recommended the
European Union to adopt the absurd law initiated by him. It should not
be forgotten that France must have neutral position as the co-chair
of the Minsk on the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict. But it
fails or does not want to do it. France's behavior as the lobbyist
of Armenia's interests means betrayal of his mediation mission. As
Mevlana says: "Seem as you are or be as you seem." Unfortunately,
France undertaking the important mediation mission can not be as
it looks or can not look as it is. In this case, it will be the
most dignified way for France if it leaves the mediation mission
not shaming itself, because France lost its moral right to fulfill
this mission. Azerbaijan almost doesn't trust in Minsk Group. The
known actions by France nullified the trust in this group which
is losing confidence even without that. What can the citizens of
Azerbaijan expect from the pro-Armenian co-chair?! I consider that
Azerbaijani-Turkish brotherhood is our great wealth and it should be
absolutely protected. This brotherhood successfully overcame many
difficulties. There are many forces trying to break the friendship
between Azerbaijan and Turkey. Such efforts are directed against
both countries. We are stronger and magnificent together. Azerbaijan
and Turkey should be always together. Azerbaijan both officially
and through the civil society protested the France's efforts of
criminalization of the denial of "Armenian genocide" many times. Of
course, the current situation will create significant coldness in
the attitude of Azerbaijani society toward France.
Regarding the France's activity within the Minsk Group, I think the
criticism on this issue will rise to the level of withdrawal of France
from this group.
- Does France love Armenians so much indeed?
- I don't think that the French parliament's efforts to criminalize
the denial of the "Armenian genocide" are exceptionally sourced from
the love. Geopolitical factors should not be forgotten. Turkey is
developing rapidly, it has already become a serious regional power.
Increase of Turkey's influence and role in the Middle East and north
of Africa is obvious. For most countries of that region Turkey serves
as an example in terms of democratic and economic model. France is
losing this role. The project realized in Libya at the cost of great
bloods almost failed. On the other hand, Azerbaijan is also developing
rapidly, its role in the region is increasing. In this respect,
not only Turkey's, but also Azerbaijan's interests are targeted at.
From: Baghdasarian
Milaz.info
Jan 24 2012
Azerbaijan
"It will be the most dignified way for France if it leaves the
mediation mission not shaming itself, because France lost its moral
right to fulfill this mission"
"Any step against Turkey is also against Azerbaijan either directly,
or indirectly"
Deputy Chairman - Executive Secretary of the New Azerbaijan Party
Ali Ahmadov's interview to APA.
- The French Senate voted for the bill on criminalizing the made-up
"Armenian genocide". How is your attitude to it?
- I don't believe that anybody regards as positive the adoption
of such an absurd and irresponsible decision except its voters
and Armenians. By passing the bill criminalizing denial of made-up
"Armenian genocide", the French Parliament put hard-to-clean black
spots in its modern history. The abovementioned bill is not only
against Turkey, maybe it mainly targets at the human rights and
freedom of thought. It is ridiculous to accuse a person for believing
and disbelieving something. The demonstration of such an approach in
France is twice ridiculous. It is impossible to make anyone change
his belief. Once, people were executed, because they didn't believe
in God. Bolsheviks punished those who believed in God. Neither
inquisitorial court increased the number of believers in God nor
did Bolshevik pursuits increased the number of atheists. The modern
people don't accept such things. Evidently, France doesn't understand
that it sacrificed the European values, which it wanted to suggest to
others, and consequently, it caused great damage to these values. I
can unambiguously say that the trust in the sincerity of France will
be seriously decreased.
- How should Azerbaijan react?
- Any step against Turkey is also against Azerbaijan either directly,
or indirectly. The bill passed in France on the co-called Armenian
genocide affects the interests of Azerbaijan. The passage of such
an absurd and groundless bill means that France openly introduces
itself as the defender of Armenia. Actually, the French leaders have
recently acted as Armenian lobbyists. This is proved by the fact that
during his visit to the South Caucasus some months ago French President
Sarkozy called Armenia the sister of France and then recommended the
European Union to adopt the absurd law initiated by him. It should not
be forgotten that France must have neutral position as the co-chair
of the Minsk on the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict. But it
fails or does not want to do it. France's behavior as the lobbyist
of Armenia's interests means betrayal of his mediation mission. As
Mevlana says: "Seem as you are or be as you seem." Unfortunately,
France undertaking the important mediation mission can not be as
it looks or can not look as it is. In this case, it will be the
most dignified way for France if it leaves the mediation mission
not shaming itself, because France lost its moral right to fulfill
this mission. Azerbaijan almost doesn't trust in Minsk Group. The
known actions by France nullified the trust in this group which
is losing confidence even without that. What can the citizens of
Azerbaijan expect from the pro-Armenian co-chair?! I consider that
Azerbaijani-Turkish brotherhood is our great wealth and it should be
absolutely protected. This brotherhood successfully overcame many
difficulties. There are many forces trying to break the friendship
between Azerbaijan and Turkey. Such efforts are directed against
both countries. We are stronger and magnificent together. Azerbaijan
and Turkey should be always together. Azerbaijan both officially
and through the civil society protested the France's efforts of
criminalization of the denial of "Armenian genocide" many times. Of
course, the current situation will create significant coldness in
the attitude of Azerbaijani society toward France.
Regarding the France's activity within the Minsk Group, I think the
criticism on this issue will rise to the level of withdrawal of France
from this group.
- Does France love Armenians so much indeed?
- I don't think that the French parliament's efforts to criminalize
the denial of the "Armenian genocide" are exceptionally sourced from
the love. Geopolitical factors should not be forgotten. Turkey is
developing rapidly, it has already become a serious regional power.
Increase of Turkey's influence and role in the Middle East and north
of Africa is obvious. For most countries of that region Turkey serves
as an example in terms of democratic and economic model. France is
losing this role. The project realized in Libya at the cost of great
bloods almost failed. On the other hand, Azerbaijan is also developing
rapidly, its role in the region is increasing. In this respect,
not only Turkey's, but also Azerbaijan's interests are targeted at.
From: Baghdasarian