Azerbaijan is on a track to reach agreement on liberation of occupied territories: political expert

“I would not like to be too optimistic about outcome of the Athens meeting between Azerbaijani and Armenian foreign ministers and accept it as realistic,” Azerbaijani political expert Fikrat Sadigov said.

“Unfortunately, encouraging statements by the OSCE Minsk co-chairs have become a regular and identical phrases that are made from meeting to meeting. They did not differ this time, too. These statements are just rephrased each time while the outcome is not more concrete and tangible,” the expert said.

“I think co-chairs again try to balance both sides - the country part of which is occupied and the country which is an aggressor.”

“It is clear that powerful forces, global players back Armenia. But Azerbaijan’s significance as a leading state in the region, as a country rich in hydrocarbon resources and as a country with important strategic location in the region has increased significantly in recent years. Therefore, these forces understand that they need to develop at least partnership ties with Azerbaijan. Also, it is clear that Azerbaijan will consistently press for liberation of its occupied territories,” Sadigov added.

“Therefore, Azerbaijan has prioritized active diplomatic activity and dynamic striving to realize its national interests. How will this be done - either by signing the basic principles or any contract are technical issues,” he noted.

“The negotiation seem to be revived due to which Azerbaijan is on a track to reach tangible agreement and achieve liberation of occupied lands,” he said.

N. Abdullayeva
Day.Az