Dispute over stepwise or package settlement lost initial importance, Kazimirov saysOctober 29, 2007 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The formula 'territories in exchange for status' is unbalanced. It looks like despotism of the winner and test of last ounce of strength," the Russian diplomat said. "The formula 'territories in exchange for status' is unbalanced. It looks like despotism of the winner and test of last ounce of strength. However, it can't be equaled to Azeri calls to revenge," said Vladimir Kazimirov, the Russian mediator on Nagorno Karabakh in 1992-1996. This formula, unlike bellicose statements, refers to the past but not future war. The victims can't be brought back to life while revenge would inflict heavy casualty, according to him. "A humble "territories for security" formula would maintain the balance of vital NK interests and adjacent Azeri regions. It would be more just and all parties to conflict would benefit. Its core is universal security and adherence to commitments," the Russian diplomat said. Amb. Kazimirov emphasized that the dispute over stepwise or package settlement has lost its initial importance. "The mediators have chosen a mixed variant. However, the package doesn't provide for a final status of Nagorno Karabakh but sets the order of status determination via expression of will. Armenia presumes it can leave 5 regions until final determination of NK status. The tension can be relieved by an agreement on a temporary status. But official Baku - unlike Azeri political scientists - says it makes no sense. Meanwhile, a temporary status is inevitable. To say more, it already exists de facto," Vladimir Kazimirov wrote in an article "Is there a wayout of Karabakh deadlock?" published by Russia in Global Politics magazine. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets. Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty. Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. |