President Ilham Aliyev clarified very important points related to the peace process in an interview he gave to the "Euronews" television channel in Shusha.
MP Konul Nurullayeva said this to Ednews while commenting on Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's speech. She noted that the head of state once again declared the true nature of the document signed on November 10, 2020, and stated that, in fact, this document was the act of capitulation of Armenia:
"Therefore, official Baku has taken certain initiatives in order to find a final solution to the conflict with Armenia. Thus, the basic principles were defined. Today, peace negotiations are conducted on the basis of those principles. As President Ilham Aliyev said, Azerbaijan is the author of the new peace process as a country that suffered from 30 years of occupation and restored justice."
According to her, official Baku considers Brussels meetings organized by the President of the Council of the European Union an opportunity to touch on sensitive issues:
"Of course, one of the main messages given by our head of state was related to the fundamental conditions of peace. "If we see a constructive approach on the part of Armenia and if they put aside all their claims disputing our territorial integrity, then we can soon find a peace option," - said the President of Azerbaijan, indicating the reason for the delay in peace. Thus, peace today also depends on Armenia's desire for it. Because we do not have any territorial claims against Armenia. We want them to have no territorial claims against Azerbaijan."
"As for mediators, as President Ilham Aliyev mentioned, the important point for Azerbaijan is the result. "It doesn't make much difference to us who will conduct the process or who will monopolize the process to some extent. It is important to come to a conclusion. We will support any side that puts forward an initiative that will result in a peace agreement," - the head of state once again stated while talking about Azerbaijan's position on peace platforms", K. Nurullayeva added.
MP Konul Nurullayeva stressed that the head of state once again declared that Armenia's claims of "humanitarian disaster" are groundless:
"Azerbaijani President noted that almost two years after the end of Karabakh War II, the road called Lachin Corridor continued to operate as it had during the occupation. The freedom of movement on the border with Armenia is not blocked. Establishing a border crossing point is a legitimate right of Azerbaijan. Since April 23, more than 2,000 residents of Karabakh have easily traveled to Armenia. President Ilham Aliyev also highlighted that Armenians living in Karabakh will be given the right to vote. Ethnic Armenians, like other national minorities in our country, must choose whether to live as citizens of Azerbaijan or to leave Azerbaijan. It is crucial to convey these important messages to the world community through a reputable TV channel. The questions addressed to the President of Azerbaijan allow a deeper understanding of the situation in the South Caucasus region after the 44-day war and the real reason for the delay in peace."
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