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ARKADY TER-TADEVOSYAN: MINSK GROUP GAVE AZERBAIJAN A GREEN LIGHT, HOWEVER...
Tert.am
17:34 03.11.10
Before recognizing Artsakh, it is necessary first of all to clarify its
borders, according to Major-General Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan (nicknamed
as Comandos).
"On December 10, 1991 Artsakh adopted a declaration of independence.
The ceasefire agreement was signed in May 1994. It stipulated that
all the territories which we liberated should be within the borders of
Artsakh. It's unclear today what borders are meant and what concessions
are being discussed. Armenia and Artsakh are no longer perceived as
a single unity," he told a news conference today.
"I am in favor of the recognition of Artsakh but I don't understand
what we mean by saying Artsakh. I don't know whether to accept the
1991 or 1994 clauses determining its borders. I can't imagine Artsakh
without Kelbajar and Lachin, but the return of those territories is
not being discussed presently," Commandos stressed.
Mr Ter-Tadevosyan also attached importance to Armenia's recognition
of Artsakh Republic, as a step towards the country's international
recognition.
The Major-General expressed uncertainty about the further course of the
negotiation process in view of new statements being made by Minsk Group
and the tendencies to replace "liberated territories" with "occupied
lands" and using the word "Khankendi" instead of "Stepanakert."
"Minsk group seems to have given the green light to Azerbaijan but they
will never resume the war as they are perfectly aware of Armenians'
patriotism and their readiness to die for their homeland.
Azerbaijan will not resume the war as it is aware we are a strong
nation and have a strong army," the speaker stressed.
With regard to the recent trilateral meeting of Armenia, Azerbaijani
and Russian presidents in Astrakhan, Russia, Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan
expressed belief that Azerbaijan will breach both agreements and
later blame everything on Armenia.
From: A. Papazian
Tert.am
17:34 03.11.10
Before recognizing Artsakh, it is necessary first of all to clarify its
borders, according to Major-General Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan (nicknamed
as Comandos).
"On December 10, 1991 Artsakh adopted a declaration of independence.
The ceasefire agreement was signed in May 1994. It stipulated that
all the territories which we liberated should be within the borders of
Artsakh. It's unclear today what borders are meant and what concessions
are being discussed. Armenia and Artsakh are no longer perceived as
a single unity," he told a news conference today.
"I am in favor of the recognition of Artsakh but I don't understand
what we mean by saying Artsakh. I don't know whether to accept the
1991 or 1994 clauses determining its borders. I can't imagine Artsakh
without Kelbajar and Lachin, but the return of those territories is
not being discussed presently," Commandos stressed.
Mr Ter-Tadevosyan also attached importance to Armenia's recognition
of Artsakh Republic, as a step towards the country's international
recognition.
The Major-General expressed uncertainty about the further course of the
negotiation process in view of new statements being made by Minsk Group
and the tendencies to replace "liberated territories" with "occupied
lands" and using the word "Khankendi" instead of "Stepanakert."
"Minsk group seems to have given the green light to Azerbaijan but they
will never resume the war as they are perfectly aware of Armenians'
patriotism and their readiness to die for their homeland.
Azerbaijan will not resume the war as it is aware we are a strong
nation and have a strong army," the speaker stressed.
With regard to the recent trilateral meeting of Armenia, Azerbaijani
and Russian presidents in Astrakhan, Russia, Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan
expressed belief that Azerbaijan will breach both agreements and
later blame everything on Armenia.
From: A. Papazian