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    KARABAKH IS A DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY

    Azat Artsakh - Nagorno Karabakh Republic [NKR]
    26 June 05

    Nvard Ohanjanian: "Mr. Avanessov, you must have visited different
    polling stations in Karabakh, observed the polls. How did the polls
    pass from the logistical aspect?" Avanessov: "The polls
    passed on a due level. Especially I was impressed by the work going
    on at the press centre of the Central Election Committee. Free of
    charge telephones were available there to communicate objective
    information on the course and results of the election to different
    countries of the world. Telephone communication with Yerevan was
    available too. Of course, it would be good if the polling stations
    were equipped with air conditioning, especially in summer weather. I
    must say that I have also visited the polling stations of Stepanakert
    and saw the degree of activity of the voters. This is surprising and
    commendable." N.O.: "What would you say about the political
    significance of this event?" A.A.: "I think elections in
    Karabakh must be organized better than in the US or any other
    civilized country. In his interview NKR Prime Minister Anoushavan
    Danielian said it is not the results of the election that matter but
    the reputation of the state. Karabakh must prove to the world that it
    is a democratic country. If you do not believe, come and see
    yourselves." N.O.: "In your opinion, will the interest of the
    world in Karabakh, which has not been recognized by the international
    community yet, grow?" A.A.: "I believe that the parliamentary
    election will greatly promote the international recognition of
    Karabakh. In the press conference Constantine Zatulin stated that he
    had officially requested the government of the Russian Federation to
    provide sums from the State Budget 2006 funds for fostering democracy
    outside of Russian Federation. And this is normal because similar
    measures are taken in any developed country. That is to say, if the
    USA takes such measures in reference to Nagorno Karabakh, officially
    or non-officially, why cannot the Russian Federation do the same? The
    fact that a large delegation arrived from the USA the majority of the
    members of which are former officers of the US State Department means
    something." A.A.: "What is your opinion about the failure of
    the Alliance ARF-Movement 88 in the election? What will the new
    parliament be like? Will it have an opposition in the course of
    time?" A.A.: "Yes, I am aware of the defeat of the
    oppositionist party, the alliance but I do not know the reasons. In
    fact, the picture is the following. There are 33 seats in the
    parliament and only three have been taken by the opposition. I cannot
    predict what position the representatives of the Azat Hayrenik Party
    will take, whether they will adhere to the oppositions or not. The
    same can be said about the candidates elected under the majority
    system." N.O.: "Let us pass to another topic. Mr. Avanessov,
    what is your opinion about the protracted talks for the Karabakh
    issue? Do you think the key to its resolution will ever be
    found?" A.A.: "The delay is favourable for the Armenians.
    Eleven years have passed since the ceasefire. And today I come to
    understand the position of the Republic of Armenia on this subject,
    which is to delay the time; another ten years and the issue will stop
    existing. Whatever Azerbaijan does will befall the next generation. I
    want to emphasize another fact as well. The soldiers of the Defence
    Army are conscious of why they defend the borders of their
    motherland. They have families, children in the rear. Yet the
    soldiers of the Azerbaijani army, in case war is resumed, do not know
    what they are going to fight for. This is the difference. This is one
    thing. On the other hand, the propaganda machine of Azerbaijan
    carries out tremendous work to slander the Armenian side. What we
    need is that our diplomacy starts working more intensively in this
    direction and conveys the truth to people." N.O.: "Mr.
    Avanessov, if the talks come to a deadlock in a certain stage, do you
    think one of the parties, particularly the Armenian party will be
    pressed to accept an unacceptable solution?" A.A.: "The
    threat of compelling has persisted and will persist. There will,
    probably, be proposals, but the Armenian side must realize whether
    these are acceptable or not. Besides, no trade on the status of
    Nagorno Karabakh is acceptable, which is the pivotal principle. Of
    course, deadlock in the talks is not excluded. It may occur in 10 or
    15 years. Generally, it is difficult to predict but Azerbaijan may
    start military actions in this period. Most probably, there will be
    no war in the near future, as long as the oil factor, the factor of
    the oil pipeline Baku - Geyhan exists." N.O.: "What about
    the statements on returning territories, manipulated by
    Azerbaijan?" A.A.: "I consider the issue of returning
    territories to be an unserious topic, unserious talk, and it goes
    without saying that the winner side cannot take such a step and will
    never do."

    NVARD OHANJANIAN.
    26-06-2005
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