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AZERBAIJAN'S BLACK LIST AIMED TO TERRORIZE NAGORNO-KARABAKH PEOPLE - EXPERTS
10:15 07.08.13
The black list recently released by Azerbaijan, which includes a
number of well-known people that visited Nagorno-Karabakh, is aimed at
terrorizing both foreign citizens willing to visit Nagorno-Karabakh and
the Nagorno-Karabakh people themselves, the ex-FM of Nagorno-Karabakh
Arman Melikyan told Tert.am.
Azerbaijan's behavior is conducive to Nagorno-Karabakh being viewed
as a territory under Azerbaijan's sovereign jurisdiction.
As to the black list's possible impact on the Nagorno-Karabakh
peace process, Melikyan said that "this is a practical step to
uphold the political claims of Artsakh [Nagorno-Karabakh] being
part of Azerbaijan, which, if not politically opposed, may cause the
negotiations to result in a settlement in Azerbaijan's favor."
The black list is also a component of humanitarian blockade of
Nagorno-Karabakh.
With respect to countermeasures by Armenia's Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Melikyan pointed out the need for new elements in Armenia's
foreign policy. Of high importance is putting the issue of the rights
of Armenian refugees from Azerbaijan on the negotiation agenda.
The political scientist Hrant Melik-Shahnazaryan pointed out Azerbaijan
is pursuing two aims. First, Azerbaijan's authorities are showing the
public they are keeping track of the developments and are trying to
impede Nagorno-Karabakh's steady development.
"On the other hand, it is a means of psychological pressure on the
people willing to visit Artsakh. This is kind of punitive measures
against Artsakh, and many businessmen will refrain from activities
in Artsakh for fear of worsening their relations with Azerbaijan,"
Melik-Shahnazaryan said.
However, in defiance of Azerbaijan's steps, the black list is not so
effective, and people visiting Nagorno-Karabakh always become aware
of the conflict.
Armenian News - Tert.am
10:15 07.08.13
The black list recently released by Azerbaijan, which includes a
number of well-known people that visited Nagorno-Karabakh, is aimed at
terrorizing both foreign citizens willing to visit Nagorno-Karabakh and
the Nagorno-Karabakh people themselves, the ex-FM of Nagorno-Karabakh
Arman Melikyan told Tert.am.
Azerbaijan's behavior is conducive to Nagorno-Karabakh being viewed
as a territory under Azerbaijan's sovereign jurisdiction.
As to the black list's possible impact on the Nagorno-Karabakh
peace process, Melikyan said that "this is a practical step to
uphold the political claims of Artsakh [Nagorno-Karabakh] being
part of Azerbaijan, which, if not politically opposed, may cause the
negotiations to result in a settlement in Azerbaijan's favor."
The black list is also a component of humanitarian blockade of
Nagorno-Karabakh.
With respect to countermeasures by Armenia's Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Melikyan pointed out the need for new elements in Armenia's
foreign policy. Of high importance is putting the issue of the rights
of Armenian refugees from Azerbaijan on the negotiation agenda.
The political scientist Hrant Melik-Shahnazaryan pointed out Azerbaijan
is pursuing two aims. First, Azerbaijan's authorities are showing the
public they are keeping track of the developments and are trying to
impede Nagorno-Karabakh's steady development.
"On the other hand, it is a means of psychological pressure on the
people willing to visit Artsakh. This is kind of punitive measures
against Artsakh, and many businessmen will refrain from activities
in Artsakh for fear of worsening their relations with Azerbaijan,"
Melik-Shahnazaryan said.
However, in defiance of Azerbaijan's steps, the black list is not so
effective, and people visiting Nagorno-Karabakh always become aware
of the conflict.
Armenian News - Tert.am