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    Azerbaijani political scientists express opinion on agreement expected
    to be signed between Turkey and Armenia in April - OPINION

    13 Mar 2009 17:02

    Baku. Elnur Mammadli - APA. Azerbaijani political scientists expressed
    their opinion on the article about Armenia-Turkey relations published
    in today's edition of Turkey-based Star newspaper.

    The Star wrote that negotiations between Armenia and Turkey were about
    to end and official document would be signed soon. The article writes
    that according to the document the Nagorno Karabakh issue was not put
    forth as the main stipulation, Turkey's borders with Armenia will
    open, mutual commercial relations will be established and a joint
    commission will be set up in connection with the events of 1915.

    Political scientist Vafa Guluzadeh considers that Turkey can not make
    Karabakh problem the theme of discussion with Armenia. He told APA
    that Karabakh problem had not been discussed between Turkey and
    Armenia.
    `False reports always spread about it. What has Turkey talked about
    Karabakh with Armenia? Nothing. Turkey can not discuss Karabakh
    problem with Armenia. Turkey, Azerbaijan and Armenia are separate
    states. They should cut off all relations with Armenia, if they raise
    Karabakh problem. On the other hand, Minsk Group deals with the
    solution to the problem. Ankara-Yerevan negotiations focus on
    restoration of Turkey-Armenia relations, not on Turkey's solving
    Karabakh problem. All this concerns bilateral relations. Therefore,
    Karabakh problem can not be included into this framework,' he said.

    Aydin Mirzazadeh told APA that the articles were version of the newspaper.
    `This is approach of journalist and there is no need for commitments
    without existence of any documents. Armenia has occupied Azerbaijani
    lands and there will not be any relations between Armenia and
    Azerbaijan till the liberation of lands. Turkish officials state
    regularly that Azerbaijan's interests are Turkey's interests.
    Therefore it is not right to comment on the newspapers' articles.
    Turkey always makes statements on friendship and partnership regarding
    Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan demands liberation of its lands,' he said.

    Politologist Gabil Huseynli told APA that the articles of the
    newspaper `Star' were real and noted that secret negotiations had been
    conducted between Turkey and Armenia for eight months.

    `MPs from AKP leaving for Washington stated that such kind of
    situation would occur. The borders are planned to open in April. The
    US demands it from Turkey. The issue will not conclude with opening of
    borders and establishment of diplomatic relations is taken into
    account,' he said.

    To him, Armenia is expected to refuse claims on so-called Armenian
    genocide in return for it.

    `Turkey takes steps basing on Madrid proposals in connection with
    Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Turkey says that if Azerbaijan conducts
    negotiations basing on Madrid proposals, Turkey will take warm
    position on the issue and can agree to regulations of the issue within
    the framework of OSCE MG. Turkey does not bear responsibility for the
    issue,' he said.

    Head of the Political Innovation and Technology Center Mubariz
    Ahmedoglu thinks that Turkey is making serious mistake. He said
    Armenian organizations in Turkey had an opportunity to weigh with AKP
    government. `Armenians are using March 29 and April 24 to achieve
    their goal. Their priority was to cause row between Azerbaijan and
    Turkey over the past five years and at last they achieved it.
    Therefore the Karabakh issue passed to the back plane. This issue will
    damage Turkey's policy in the region'.

    Ilgar Mammadov has different thoughts. In his opinion, the Turkey's
    current policy is completely meeting the Azerbaijan's interests.
    `Despite believable and unbelievable versions published in the
    newspapers, Turkish diplomacy is making very great contributions
    toward the protection of Azerbaijan's interests. If there are changes
    in the Turkey's diplomacy toward Armenia, I am completely sure that
    these steps will be made to support Azerbaijan and to protect its
    interests only'.

    Rasim Musabeyov told APA that there is no need to react to the
    publications in the press. `This issue is under the question whether
    Armenians and Turks will solve this issue or not, because there are
    some issues ahead of the false `genocide' claims in April. Turkey is a
    great state and has own interests. We are expecting that Turkey will
    not donate its principal position for any small issue. If Erdogan says
    so, it could be commented, but there is no need to make comment on
    some publications in the press. I don't expect that it will happen
    this April'.
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