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Jan 22 2011
Russia-Armenia gas pipeline to be sold, if Azerbaijan offers more
favorable terms, Georgian expert says
January 22, 2011 | 00:49
Armenia and Georgia have been neighbors in the region for many
centuries and high-level regular meetings between them are simply
necessary, Georgian expert Paata Zakareishvili told NEWS.am,
commenting on Saakashvili's forthcoming visit to Armenia.
According to him, Georgian authorities finally realized that no one is
closer to the region and for this reason Saakashvili has intensified
his activities in the South Caucasus. The expert stressed the Georgian
President's visit to Armenia should be viewed in this context.
`Such meetings are of high importance between neighboring countries to
maintain a high-level political dialogue. Besides, the meeting will
focus topical issues, particularly, the price for Armenia's cargo
transportation via Georgia, as well as the possible purchase of
Georgian sector of Armenia-Russia gas pipeline by Azerbaijan,' the
political scientist said. According to him, Saakashvili will make
every effort to persuade the Armenian colleague that the deal is
purely commercial.
`Georgia is interested in selling the project. I am totally against it
as in any case Georgia will lose control over the gas section. As a
result, it may appear in Russia's hands. However, I am certain it is a
commercial deal and it will be sold to the one, who will offer more
favorable terms,' Zakareishvili said.
As for the Georgian eparchy of the Armenian Apostolic Church and
acquisition of its status, the expert said any church in Georgia's
territory, both Armenian and Georgian should have equal rights. `This
issue is not politicians' business. Let the churches solve their
problems themselves,' he noted.
From: A. Papazian
Jan 22 2011
Russia-Armenia gas pipeline to be sold, if Azerbaijan offers more
favorable terms, Georgian expert says
January 22, 2011 | 00:49
Armenia and Georgia have been neighbors in the region for many
centuries and high-level regular meetings between them are simply
necessary, Georgian expert Paata Zakareishvili told NEWS.am,
commenting on Saakashvili's forthcoming visit to Armenia.
According to him, Georgian authorities finally realized that no one is
closer to the region and for this reason Saakashvili has intensified
his activities in the South Caucasus. The expert stressed the Georgian
President's visit to Armenia should be viewed in this context.
`Such meetings are of high importance between neighboring countries to
maintain a high-level political dialogue. Besides, the meeting will
focus topical issues, particularly, the price for Armenia's cargo
transportation via Georgia, as well as the possible purchase of
Georgian sector of Armenia-Russia gas pipeline by Azerbaijan,' the
political scientist said. According to him, Saakashvili will make
every effort to persuade the Armenian colleague that the deal is
purely commercial.
`Georgia is interested in selling the project. I am totally against it
as in any case Georgia will lose control over the gas section. As a
result, it may appear in Russia's hands. However, I am certain it is a
commercial deal and it will be sold to the one, who will offer more
favorable terms,' Zakareishvili said.
As for the Georgian eparchy of the Armenian Apostolic Church and
acquisition of its status, the expert said any church in Georgia's
territory, both Armenian and Georgian should have equal rights. `This
issue is not politicians' business. Let the churches solve their
problems themselves,' he noted.
From: A. Papazian