In an interview with Tert.am Ruben Mehrabyan, an expert for the Armenian Center of Political and International Research, said that Europe’s interest in the positive results of the agreement with Iran has grown, especially in the context of the region, including Nagorno-Karabakh.
President of the European Council Donald Tusk, at a press briefing held jointly with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, stated that a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a priority for the European Union (EU). Report Tert.am
One should not forget that Mr Sigmar Gabriel, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, is on a three-day visit to Iran.
“It is clear that the South Caucasus will be viewed as an obstacle to long-term prospects for being a hotbed of destabilization, and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a key factor,” Mr Mehrabyan said.
Russia has a similar idea as well.
“Russia reckons that, given the tendency, it would be better to get involved in this process than opposing it.
This is the reason why we can see the positions of Russia and the West drawing closer to each other,” Mr Mehrabyan said.
According to him, Mr Donald Tusk made a “probing” visit to the region.
“That is, testing to correct assessments. An agreement with Iran affords ample opportunities to Armenia. The question is Armenia’s ability to act an entity of regional politics, but not as an object, to make use of its enhanced role to its own and region’s benefit,” the expert said.
One thing is clear: Armenia’s membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) restricts Armenia’s opportunities.
“Monopolies prevent using Armenia’s potential.”
Armenia is not involved in active negotiations and investigations.
“The Iranian ambassador stated that the Iranian president would pay an official visit to Armenia, and we get a full picture. This is a rather difficult process, with all of the actors, including Armenia, involved in it. And Armenia should consider its own benefits and potential, making relevant efforts.”