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FRANCE-24 TV CHANNEL INTERVIEWS KARABAKH FOREIGN MINISTER
June 14, 2013 - 20:58 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh
Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who was on a visit to France from June 10
to 12, gave an interview to France-24 TV channel.
The NKR Foreign Minister answered a range of questions related to the
history of the Karabakh conflict, its current stage and prospects of
settlement, humanitarian issues, the economic situation in Artsakh,
etc.
Introducing the history of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno
Karabakh, Karen Mirzoyan noted that the movement of 1988 had been a
struggle not only for reunification with Armenia, but also for human
rights, social and economic equality and a secure life. However,
as the Minister noted, the peaceful rallies of the youth, students
and workers were responded by Azerbaijan with massacres of Armenians
in Sumgait, Baku, Kirovabad, and other Azerbaijani towns, which were
followed by aggression against Nagorno Karabakh.
"Azerbaijan must, first of all, change its stance and stop constant
promotion xenophobia and hatred against everything Armenian", Karen
Mirzoyan said.
He emphasized that the conflict could not be resolved by force,
as a war would have disastrous consequences for the entire region.
The NKR Foreign Minister also dwelt on the economic situation
in Artsakh, the achievements and prospects of development of the
priority spheres.
Touching upon humanitarian issues, Minister Mirzoyan focused on the
problem of the Armenian refugees living in Artsakh, who, unlike the
Azerbaijani ones, are deprived of international assistance.
Karen Mirzoyan expressed confidence that sooner or later peaceful
settlement of the conflict would be reached, which would ensure
the safe development and prosperity of the two independent states -
Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan.
According to the Foreign Minister, the final settlement of the conflict
with Azerbaijan is possible only under the full involvement of the
NKR in the negotiations, NKR Foreign Ministry press service reported.
From: Baghdasarian
June 14, 2013 - 20:58 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh
Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who was on a visit to France from June 10
to 12, gave an interview to France-24 TV channel.
The NKR Foreign Minister answered a range of questions related to the
history of the Karabakh conflict, its current stage and prospects of
settlement, humanitarian issues, the economic situation in Artsakh,
etc.
Introducing the history of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno
Karabakh, Karen Mirzoyan noted that the movement of 1988 had been a
struggle not only for reunification with Armenia, but also for human
rights, social and economic equality and a secure life. However,
as the Minister noted, the peaceful rallies of the youth, students
and workers were responded by Azerbaijan with massacres of Armenians
in Sumgait, Baku, Kirovabad, and other Azerbaijani towns, which were
followed by aggression against Nagorno Karabakh.
"Azerbaijan must, first of all, change its stance and stop constant
promotion xenophobia and hatred against everything Armenian", Karen
Mirzoyan said.
He emphasized that the conflict could not be resolved by force,
as a war would have disastrous consequences for the entire region.
The NKR Foreign Minister also dwelt on the economic situation
in Artsakh, the achievements and prospects of development of the
priority spheres.
Touching upon humanitarian issues, Minister Mirzoyan focused on the
problem of the Armenian refugees living in Artsakh, who, unlike the
Azerbaijani ones, are deprived of international assistance.
Karen Mirzoyan expressed confidence that sooner or later peaceful
settlement of the conflict would be reached, which would ensure
the safe development and prosperity of the two independent states -
Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan.
According to the Foreign Minister, the final settlement of the conflict
with Azerbaijan is possible only under the full involvement of the
NKR in the negotiations, NKR Foreign Ministry press service reported.
From: Baghdasarian