The Madrid principles on resolution of Karabakh conflict have been almost coordinated and Azerbaijan and Armenia have already signed them.
This took place during OSCE summit in Kazakhstan last year. But some claims by Armenians contradict these principles.
The statement came from MP, political expert Rasim Musabayov while commenting on stance of Baku on Greater Peace Treaty based on the coordinated principles.
In a press conference held following a meeting with his Ecuadorian counterpart on 19 October, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov explained that “OSCE Minsk Group countries and Azerbaijan want to continue negotiations. Azerbaijan and the opposite side have made proposals regarding the uncoordinated matters. We want a greater treaty to be drafted.”
Armenians want the document to be adopted about the principles to specify when the referendum in a form they want will be held, Musabayov said.
“The issue of separation is not excluded in this respect. Of course, this is not a principle matter any more because these are not part of the six elements undersigned by Azerbaijan and Armenia. On the other hand, due to its disputed nature, Armenia wants it to be solved in any case. Azerbaijan will never agree with this.”
Anyway, this process should eventually lead to a treaty and the sides should assume obligations in this frame, the MP noted.
“Now the Armenian side tries the withdrawal from the occupied lands not to be included in these principles as the issue of referendum has been reflected in a form unsuitable for Armenia. In this case, only commitments on non-use of force are left in the document. This is what Armenians want, but Azerbaijan will not assume such a commitment as the occupation still goes on.”
It can be decided to draft a peace treaty as the major issue has been discussed and coordinated, the expert added.
“Otherwise, the time will be delayed and no result will be achieved. Armenia also suffers from current situation. We suffered greatly 19 years ago. However, Armenia still faces economic, social and financial challenges. I believe Armenia will have to soften its stance once it is put pressure by great powers. Otherwise, we will see how long Armenia will be able to stand this.”
Azerbaijan has greater opportunities today unlike Armenia, Musabayov added.
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