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OSCE MG REMARKS ON NKR POLLS SIGNAL FOR BAKU TO FACE REALITY - EXPERT
PanARMENIAN.Net
July 23, 2012 - 17:32 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - A political analyst at RA NAS Oriental Studies
Institute characterized the recent statement by OSCE MG co-chairs on
NKR presidential election as positive for Armenian side.
"The statement on July 19 polls has some new notes that triggered
a nervous reaction from Azerbaijan. The remarks sent a clear signal
that the official Baku can no longer ignore the 20 years' realities
which became prevalent in the region," Andrey Areshev told a news
conference in Yerevan.
"Despite OSCE MG co-chairs' intricate statement, and remarks about
non-recognition of NKR, they "acknowledge the need for the de facto
authorities in Nagorno Karabakh to try to organize democratically the
public life of their population with such a procedure," which was
never said before. I believe it to be a very positive signal which
may promote progress in Karabakh settlement talks," the expert said.
"The well-balanced statement by OSCE MG co-chairs was prompted by
Russia's stance on NKR presidential elections," CIS States Institute
expert Mikhail Alexandrov said.
"The West does not recognize NKR presidential polls to retain Baku's
support in its anti-Iranian activities, also deeming the elections
detrimental to Karabakh settlement talks. Russia, which believes
democratic elections cannot stand in the way of Karabakh negotiations,
however succeeded in disallowing unacceptable formulations in the
co-chairs' statement," the expert said.
The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs (Ambassadors Robert Bradtke of the
United States, Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, and Jacques Faure
of France) have issued a statement regarding the July 19 presidential
election in Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic.
"The Co-Chairs acknowledge the need for the de facto authorities in NK
to try to organize democratically the public life of their population
with such a procedure. However, the Co-Chairs note that none of their
three countries, nor any other country, recognizes Nagorno Karabakh
as an independent and sovereign state," the Co-chairs said.
They also stress that "the procedures of July 19 in no way prejudge
the final legal status of Nagorno Karabakh or the outcome of the
ongoing negotiations to bring a lasting and peaceful settlement to
the Nagorno Karabakh conflict."
PanARMENIAN.Net
July 23, 2012 - 17:32 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - A political analyst at RA NAS Oriental Studies
Institute characterized the recent statement by OSCE MG co-chairs on
NKR presidential election as positive for Armenian side.
"The statement on July 19 polls has some new notes that triggered
a nervous reaction from Azerbaijan. The remarks sent a clear signal
that the official Baku can no longer ignore the 20 years' realities
which became prevalent in the region," Andrey Areshev told a news
conference in Yerevan.
"Despite OSCE MG co-chairs' intricate statement, and remarks about
non-recognition of NKR, they "acknowledge the need for the de facto
authorities in Nagorno Karabakh to try to organize democratically the
public life of their population with such a procedure," which was
never said before. I believe it to be a very positive signal which
may promote progress in Karabakh settlement talks," the expert said.
"The well-balanced statement by OSCE MG co-chairs was prompted by
Russia's stance on NKR presidential elections," CIS States Institute
expert Mikhail Alexandrov said.
"The West does not recognize NKR presidential polls to retain Baku's
support in its anti-Iranian activities, also deeming the elections
detrimental to Karabakh settlement talks. Russia, which believes
democratic elections cannot stand in the way of Karabakh negotiations,
however succeeded in disallowing unacceptable formulations in the
co-chairs' statement," the expert said.
The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs (Ambassadors Robert Bradtke of the
United States, Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, and Jacques Faure
of France) have issued a statement regarding the July 19 presidential
election in Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic.
"The Co-Chairs acknowledge the need for the de facto authorities in NK
to try to organize democratically the public life of their population
with such a procedure. However, the Co-Chairs note that none of their
three countries, nor any other country, recognizes Nagorno Karabakh
as an independent and sovereign state," the Co-chairs said.
They also stress that "the procedures of July 19 in no way prejudge
the final legal status of Nagorno Karabakh or the outcome of the
ongoing negotiations to bring a lasting and peaceful settlement to
the Nagorno Karabakh conflict."