Azerbaijani expert: U.S. to respond to Azerbaijan’s note of protest by Ronald Reagan’s speech

“The U.S. aid to the self-declared entity in Azerbaijan’s territory points to ambiguity, inconsistency and contradiction of U.S. policy,” the expert said.

“The U.S. describes moral and financial support to the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh as granted not even considering it necessary to defend itself on this occasion. I think  it is wrong to assess this support as a result of the Armenian Diaspora efforts. In fact, this is U.S. policy of double standards "carrot and stick". This is pure official U.S. policy without a lobby impact,” the expert noted.

“Such an attitude towards Azerbaijan which is a major transport and resource hub in the region is testimony to a very inconsistent policy. Washington's support for separatist Nagorno-Karabakh makes me think that the U.S. seeks to weaken Azerbaijan in order to continue to use the country’s resources at its discretion,” Agayev said.

“With regard to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry’s note of protest, I think that it will not significantly impact U.S. Congress decision to allocate aid to the separatists. In response, Washington could always say that funds allocated to the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh will be used for humanitarian purposes attaching Ronald Reagan’s speech, as well as amount of financial support provided to Azerbaijan to its reply.”

“So, Washington will always find an answer to Azerbaijan’s notes. Maybe, pickets in front of their U.S. embassy in Baku  can influence Americans. Washington often responds to such more effective measures,” the political expert added.

“The U.S. has assumed a right to determine destiny of other nations, including support for separatism. In fact, it embodies "the arrogance of power", he said.

Z. Ahmadov
Day.Az