(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Qabil Ashirov read more Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's background, - the
state of being devoid of Political experience, and grabbing power
with a coup d'etat, once again confirms that there is a long way
before him to learn in international politics. Nikol Pashinyan
interrupted the speech of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the
meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council and accused
Azerbaijan of the territorial claims against Armenia relating to
the Zangazur corridor. While commenting on the issue in an
interview with Azernews, political analyst, Professor at Western
Caspian University Fikret Sadigov noted that Nikol Pashinyan's
remarks proved that he is simply illiterate of the terms and
expressions used in international laws.
“Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev simply explained those terms
and expressions to him very clearly. Pashinyan declares that this
is not a corridor, but an Armenian intersection. So how can this be
an intersection? It is a road connecting mainland Azerbaijan with
Nakhchivan. Simply, Zangazur Corridor should be opened because it
meets the interests of several states in the region. First of all,
it meets the interests of both Russia and Turkiye. This is a
reality. He just needs to realize and understand it,” the professor
said.
He also touched on the Armenia's biggest concern of the Zangazur
corridor and said that this fear is based on the fact that
Azerbaijan is actually paving the way to Nakhchivan. He underscored
that Azerbaijan has every right to do so.
“What scares them is that Azerbaijan will be able to pass its
trains through the corridor. There will be both cargo regular
transportation and transportation of goods. Apparently, they are
worried that military equipment will be transported there, as well.
Any attack can be made on their territory. However, Azerbaijan has
clearly explained to Armenia that this will serve the interests of
both Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well as the interests of other
regional states. It should be added that the statement signed on
November 10 states that Russian border guards will be stationed
along the Zangazur corridor. That is, we do not refuse it. But at
the same time, we will set up our own post at the entrance of the
Zangazur corridor, and this is a work that meets our own interests.
And we don't have to ask anyone for permission. Because security
protection is also our job. It also meets our interests. This fear
is so strong that they simply fear that a new charge will be
brought against the Armenian Prime Minister in his own country and
that he will be called a traitor again,” he noted.
The pundit pointed out that besides recognizing the territorial
integrity of Azerbaijan with 86.6 thousand square kilometers,
Pashinyan also recognized Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory.
However, the Armenian side wants Azerbaijan to have a commitment to
the security and protection of the rights of the Armenian
population living in Karabakh and it is indicated as an article in
the final agreement.
“We shouldn't and won't go for it. Because this commitment can
never be included in the agreement. Armenians are a minority in
Azerbaijan, like Lezgins, Avars, Ingloi, and others. They should
live as citizens of Azerbaijan, recognize the constitution of
Azerbaijan and obey it,” he noted.
As for the peace agreement, Fikrat Sadigov said that he is
optimistic about this issue. But he told that this is not a simple
matter, which according to him it is a complex process that would
also take several years.
“However the reality is that we are achieving something step by
step. We installed the border checkpoint at the entrance of the
Lachin-Khankendi road and forced Armenia to recognize the
territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. It seems that Armenia was in a
certain state of waiting during the meeting between Washington and
Brussels. He thought that maybe Washington and Brussels would
support him. But they did not support it there either. They simply
said, go talk to Azerbaijan. Charles Michel has also made a
statement that meets our interests to some extent. This means that
a final agreement will be signed in the near future,” he added.
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