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23.11.2009 18:18
 “The growth of tension around the Karabakh conflict would certainly be the most unwanted outcome. It will be the most undesirable development for Nagorno Karabakh, Armenia and the whole region. But the Republic of Armenia cannot stay indifferent to the fate of the people of Nagorno Karabakh. That is why the President of Armenia and other officials have declared on different occasions that we are responsible for the security of the people of Nagorno Karabakh,” Armenia President’s Spokesman Samvel Farmanyan said in response to the recent bellicose statement of the Azerbaijani President.
In case of the above-mentioned developments there are accepted practices in the world. “Let’s suppose that the Republic of Armenia recognizes the independence of Nagorno Karabakh with all the ensuing consequences. Secondly, the Republic of Armenia might sign a cooperation agreement with the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. There are options, and I’m confident that Armenia will use those options separately or altogether. It should be noted that Armenia has not recognized the independence of Nagorno Karabakh only not to hinder the peace talks. Should the peace talks suspend and military actions start, nothing will prevent Armenia from recognizing the independence of Nagorno Karabakh,” Samvel Farmanyan said.
“Armenia has always declared it sees no alternative to peaceful settlement. Armenia does believe that it is possible to reach the peaceful and comprehensive resolution of the issue through peace talks,” Farmnanyan said.
The Spokesman refuted the information disseminated by Azeri media that during the Munich meeting the parties have talked about withdrawal form Kelbajar region by yearend, which would allow Turkey to ratify the Armenian Turkish protocols and make Azerbaijan soften its position on the Karabakh settlement.”
“In Armenia we have already got used to the fact that following every meeting between the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan, well-informed forces inform about non-existent discussions and agreements. It’s a simple misinformation and has nothing to do with reality. The question is out of discussion. Therefore, there such an agreement is impossible. It has been repeatedly stated that the issue of the status of Karabakh lies at the core of the talks. Other issues are secondary,” Samvel Farmanyan concluded.
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