Adil Aliyev: "Kosovo is not a threat for Azerbaijan"

"Kosovo's recognition by the United States and most Western countries should be considered in the context of the US-Russian inter-state counteraction. However, this does not pose any threats to Azerbaijan the strategic partner and energy ally of the West. I think the Kosovo precedent will not have negative influence on Azerbaijan".

The due announcement was made by MP Adil Aliyev, member of the permanent parliamentary commission on defense and security.

"Naturally, Yerevan's intention to link the Kosovo recognition to Nagorno Karabakh may set a trap. This makes issue of consolidation of national army and its equipment with modern facilities urgent.

Speaking on the talks under the auspices of the Minsk Group, he said the activity of the group has not given any definite results through the last few years. He explained it by the destructive position of Armenia. A.Aliyev considers it necessary to complete the transmission of the national army of Azerbaijan to NATO standards.

"This will be the most effective step, which would influence the plans of the aggressive dynasty of the so called "Karabakh eagles". Moreover, do not forget that President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has repeatedly stated that negotiations with Yerevan is our big concession. We are ready for concessions, but to a certain extent".

Asked whether cooperation with NATO would help the country, he said participation in the NATO program "Partnership for Peace fully corresponds to Azerbaijan's national interests as of today.

"We expect more from the Minsk Group. However, the talks should not hinder the development of the national army and the whole military and industrial complex of Azerbaijan", he said.

Asked to assess results of presidential elections in Armenia, he said regardless of who rules over Armenia, "we should all adhere to the current Karabakh course of President Ilham Aliyev".

"We believe in the successful outcomes of the Karabakh policy of official Baku. I am confident that Azerbaijani army will be able to react properly on any military challenges. Therefore, I would like to declare that Kosovo is not a threat to us, as it will not affect the positions of leading states on the issue of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity", he concluded.

/Day.Az/