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The Armenian authorities are ready to concede territories to Azerbaijan by Vahan Badasyan veteran of the war of liberation of Artsakh

August 5, 2016 By administrator

Armenian to concede In an interview with newspaper “Haygagan Jamanag” Vahan Badasyan veteran of the war of liberation of Artsakh and former Member of Parliament of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh said that the Armenian authorities are preparing to cede territory to the Azerbaijan.

“The tension on the borders is not new. It is the consequence of the passivity of the Armenian authorities continue to strip the Army. The flights operated by this army generals and high-ranking Ministry of Defense continues (…) and if there is any progress in the military, it is thanks to the people and the efforts of the commandments on instead “heavily accuses Vahan Badasyan. But he does not think the operation of Sasna Dzrer commando could endanger Nagorno-Karabakh.

“What is happening now is a result of the April war. This war has not ended and will not end because the authorities are unwilling or unable to judge reality and learn from it. “V. Badasyan says the war of April to the events of the operation of the commando Sasno Dzrer, the Armenian authorities have not responded, and “they want to make territorial concessions” but that “the Armenian public opinion on the question of Karabakh is not a priest any concessions against peace. “to V. Badasyan, after the example of Sasno Dzrer, other groups could take over and popular revolts could emerge.

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Turkey Vows Its Support for the ‘Liberation’ of ‘Azerbaijani Territories’

October 30, 2015 By administrator

BAKU (AZERNEWS)—Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, Army General Hulusi Akar, has said that Turkey will do its utmost for the “liberation” of “occupied Azerbaijani territories,” local media reported on October 30.

Akar emphasized that Turkey and Azerbaijan are one nation and two states.

“Everything will be good. Be sure of that. Turkey will do its utmost,” Akar said, commenting on a question on joint steps by Turkey and Azerbaijan for the liberation of Azerbaijani territory from Armenian “occupation.”

Ankara has previously stated its demand for Armenia to immediately and unconditionally leave the region in view of restoring Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and internationally recognized borders. For that reason, the two countries regularly hold joint military exercises and strengthen their armed forces.

Commenting on Akar’s remarks, Azerbaijan said that the military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkey is aimed at liberating Azerbaijan’s occupied territories.

The Azerbaijani defense ministry told Trend News that such support comes from strong friendship and fraternal relations, as well as the traditional spirit of solidarity between the two countries that rely on their shared historical and moral values.

“Azerbaijani national leader Heydar Aliyev’s famous slogan, ‘One nation, two states,’ signifies a national conception characterizing Azerbaijan-Turkey relations, and it’s also indicative of the high-level bonds between the two countries in the political, economic, humanitarian, and military areas,” the ministry said.

The defense ministry noted that under the bilateral action plan that is signed annually between the military authorities of Azerbaijan and Turkey with the support of Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, live fire drills carried out by the ground forces, air forces, and other types of troops, mutual visits of high-ranking military representatives as well as further expansion of cooperation in the military, military education and military technical areas, are taking places systematically.

It went on to add that high-level dialogue between the militaries of Azerbaijan and Turkey is held in order to coordinate strategic military opportunities.

“The soldiers and armies of both countries have supported each other in hard times and established justice after destroying the enemy by force of arms. As our ancestors gained victory over the enemy, our armed forces decently continue this honorable duty. The expansion of military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkey is aimed at liberating Azerbaijan’s occupied territories and ensuring stability and peace in the region,” the ministry underlined.

Military cooperation between the two states dates back to 1992 when they signed an agreement on military education. Since then, the Azerbaijani and Turkish governments have been closely cooperating in both defense and security.

In December 2010, both countries signed a range of treaties provisioning for military assistance should either of them be attacked by a third party. Based on numerous agreements on joint military exercises as part of bilateral efforts towards military cooperation, the Azerbaijani and Turkish armed forces hold regular drills, featuring various tactical and combat tasks.

The joint tactical exercises entitled “TurAz Qartali-2015″ of the Azerbaijani and Turkish Armies were held in Azerbaijan in September. The exercises, which were conducted as part of an annual joint military plan, lasted until September 18.

Artsakh youth: NKR has no territories to ‘return’ to any state

May 19, 2014 By administrator

May 19, 2014 – 16:59 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – The youth of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic held a rally in capital Stepanakert to protest the statement made by the OSCE Minsk Group U.S. Co-chair James Warlick at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, where he presented 6 key elements for resolution of the Karabakh conflict.

In response, the young people of Artsakh issued their own 6-point statement, which says:

First, the sides of the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict are the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan. The settlement of the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict is possible only with the direct and full-fledged participation of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the negotiation process. This is not optional. Otherwise any decision will remain on paper.

The Nagorno Karabakh Republic / Republic of Artsakh/ has not mandated anyone to decide on its behalf either on the issue of status or any other.

Second, the borders of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic are inviolable. Throughout the millennia –long history of Armenian Artsakh it was the Nagorno Karabakh Autonomous Region that was an interim status, which not only failed to guarantee the security of Artsakh Armenians but lead to the partition of Artsakh and exodus of its Armenian population.

Third, the Nagorno Karabakh Republic has no territories to ‘return’ to any state. Moreover, it is a claimant to its territories that are under Azeri control. The Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict settlement cannot be based on selective interpretation of the principles of international law by Azerbaijan or anyone.

Fourth, the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was formed through free expression of will of its people in line with all norms and principles of international law. Hence, any attempt to blockade the Nagorno Karabakh Republic is a blatant violation of international law.

Fifth, all issues concerning refugees and IDPs should be settled on the basis of reciprocity and only after the recognition of the final status of the NKR.

Sixth and finally, after the indulgence of the brutal crime by an Azerbaijani axe murderer of a sleeping Armenian officer in Budapest, any promise of international guarantees is nothing but a deception. The ceasefire in the zone of the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict has been maintained for 20 years exclusively due to the balance of forces. Hence, the only guarantor of the security of the people of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic is the NKR Defense Army.

Besides, protesters in Berdzor (Lachin) met the visiting OSCE Minsk Co-chairs with banners saying “Stop Aggression” and “Respect Democratic Principles”.

“We respect the rights of those who demonstrate peacefully even when we disagree. In #Lachin, I listened,” Warlick tweeted later.