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John Kerry will help to resolve Karabakh conflict peacefully
NEWS.AM
February 02, 2013 | 03:37
Senate Foreign Relations Committee members Robert Menendez and Barbara
Boxer questioned Secretary of State-designate John Kerry on a range of
Armenian American concerns - from U.S. affirmation of the Armenian
Genocide to our nation's efforts to address ongoing Azerbaijani
threats against Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh - during the confirmation
process for President Obama's nominee for this top diplomatic post,
reported the Armenian National Committee of America, Asbarez reported.
Asked about what steps the U.S. can take to put pressure on President
Aliyev to reconsider his decision and return Mr. Safarov to jail,
Kerry said the United States raised its concerns directly with the
highest levels of the government of Azerbaijan.
`Immediately after learning of Azerbaijani President Aliyev's pardon
of Ramil Safarov, the United States raised its concerns directly with
the highest levels of the government of Azerbaijan. In addition, both
the White House and the State Department released strong statements of
concern over Mr. Safarov's transfer and subsequent pardon. Mr.
Safarov was tried and convicted of a brutal murder, and the United
States was extremely troubled to learn that he would not serve the
remainder of his sentence.
As a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, the United States continues
working to help the sides reach a peaceful resolution to the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and the United States condemns any action
that fuels tension in the region or threatens to damage the peace
process. If confirmed, I will continue to raise the concerns
expressed by the United States previously and do everything I can to
help the parties resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict peacefully.'
Asked about Azerbaijan's threat to down planes heading to Stepanakert
airport, Kerry the parties to this dispute must resolve this dangerous
situation diplomatically.
`The Administration has firmly opposed any steps by any party that
increase tensions in the region or threaten to damage the peace
process in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. As a Co-Chair of the OSCE
Minsk Group, along with Russia and France, the United States responded
swiftly when such threats first appeared, and the Administration has
continued to raise the issue bilaterally and through the Minsk Group
Co-Chairs. If confirmed as Secretary of State, I will continue
working to support the peace process and to oppose actions that could
increase tensions in the region or damage the peace process.'
Senator Kerry was approved by a vote of 94 to 3 to serve Secretary of State.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
NEWS.AM
February 02, 2013 | 03:37
Senate Foreign Relations Committee members Robert Menendez and Barbara
Boxer questioned Secretary of State-designate John Kerry on a range of
Armenian American concerns - from U.S. affirmation of the Armenian
Genocide to our nation's efforts to address ongoing Azerbaijani
threats against Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh - during the confirmation
process for President Obama's nominee for this top diplomatic post,
reported the Armenian National Committee of America, Asbarez reported.
Asked about what steps the U.S. can take to put pressure on President
Aliyev to reconsider his decision and return Mr. Safarov to jail,
Kerry said the United States raised its concerns directly with the
highest levels of the government of Azerbaijan.
`Immediately after learning of Azerbaijani President Aliyev's pardon
of Ramil Safarov, the United States raised its concerns directly with
the highest levels of the government of Azerbaijan. In addition, both
the White House and the State Department released strong statements of
concern over Mr. Safarov's transfer and subsequent pardon. Mr.
Safarov was tried and convicted of a brutal murder, and the United
States was extremely troubled to learn that he would not serve the
remainder of his sentence.
As a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, the United States continues
working to help the sides reach a peaceful resolution to the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and the United States condemns any action
that fuels tension in the region or threatens to damage the peace
process. If confirmed, I will continue to raise the concerns
expressed by the United States previously and do everything I can to
help the parties resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict peacefully.'
Asked about Azerbaijan's threat to down planes heading to Stepanakert
airport, Kerry the parties to this dispute must resolve this dangerous
situation diplomatically.
`The Administration has firmly opposed any steps by any party that
increase tensions in the region or threaten to damage the peace
process in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. As a Co-Chair of the OSCE
Minsk Group, along with Russia and France, the United States responded
swiftly when such threats first appeared, and the Administration has
continued to raise the issue bilaterally and through the Minsk Group
Co-Chairs. If confirmed as Secretary of State, I will continue
working to support the peace process and to oppose actions that could
increase tensions in the region or damage the peace process.'
Senator Kerry was approved by a vote of 94 to 3 to serve Secretary of State.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress