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    MOSCOW CANNOT RECOGNIZE NAGORNO-GARABAGH

    Ïðaâî Âûaîða, Azerbaijan
    Democratic Azerbaijan
    May 23 2006

    The official Moscow, concerned with serious steps taken by South
    Caucasus countries for integration to NATO, is trying to exert upon
    them pressure. Reinforced pressure upon Ukraine and Georgia due to
    enlargement of their cooperation with NATO the official Moscow is
    dissatisfied with Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation.

    Recently one of political scientists of Russia stated that if
    Azerbaijan becomes a Member of NATO, Russia will recognize so-called
    "Nagorno-Garabagh Republic". Such statements made by Russia can be
    regarded just as bluff, as membership to NATO has not any attitude
    to settlement of Nagorno-Garabagh conflict. In turn, experts inform
    that this statement concerns mainly Armenia, but not Azerbaijan.

    Mubariz Ahmedoghlu, Chairman of Political Technologies & Innovations
    Center, notes that this statement is directed to Armenian community.

    According to him, Armenian public opinion is predisposed to Russia and
    for further existing of this factor Caucasus Institute of Democracy
    brings the distinguished scholars from Moscow monthly.

    Political expert notes that the statement concerning recognition of
    "NGR" by Russia if Azerbaijan to accede to NATO, was made by one of
    these scholars. In general, the official Moscow maintains very careful
    position on this point. Russia does not recognize Nagorno-Garabagh
    as Azerbaijan can accede to NATO, says M.Ahmedoghlu.

    Talking of NATO-Russia relationship M.Ahmedoghlu noted the fact that
    Russia has unfavorable attitude to NATO's endeavor to collaborate
    with the countries of East. According to him, Russia is concerned
    with that in NATO autumn session Georgia and Ukraine will sign an
    official agreement on accession. In addition, in due time Russia
    opposed accession of Baltic States to NATO. "I heard such statements
    when the countries of Eastern Europe acceded to NATO, but I do not
    remind that Russia has taken any concrete steps. I think that Russia
    will oppose accession of Georgia and Ukraine to NATO, but I do not
    believe its determination. As the experience proves, when Russia
    speaks, NATO acts".

    Regarding Azerbaijan's integration into Euro-Atlantic structures M.
    Ahmedoghlu reminded that our country is cooperating with NATO within
    the framework of Partnership for Peace Programme. He informed that he
    does not expect that the official Baku will apply for accession to
    NATO: "Azerbaijan's foreign policy is well-balanced. Azerbaijan can
    think about membership to NATO when it meets all standards of this
    organization. If Azerbaijan is not yet ready to take such a step,
    there is no need to create problems in relationship with Russia. Our
    country desires to collaborate with West as well as with Russia. Our
    policy is the integration into the western countries but this process
    implies a number of various versions. For instance, Georgia has chosen
    such version albeit is obliged to be at enmity with Russia.

    Azerbaijan won't do it in order to keep the friendliest relations
    with Russia. From point of this view, Azerbaijan does not hasten to
    accede to NATO".

    --Boundary_(ID_hZKSRIrMs3l8MRosBjNBzQ)--
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