Vahram Soghomonyan: Europe risks being misunderstood in ArtsakhDecember 6, 2010 - 19:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Political analyst Vahram Soghomonyan said in Berlin that Europe risks being misunderstood in Artsakh, with not establishing direct ties with Artsakh and not promoting its democratic development. Democratic forces of Artsakh may face a crisis, if Europe does not participate in the country’s democratic processes, Soghomonyan said during discussion of the book, entitled: “Solutions for Artsakh, Self-Determination and Recognition.” According to him, if there are certain problems in the diplomatic and political fields, EU’s participation in humanitarian and cultural programs of Artsakh will hamper nothing. Co-author of the book, Director of the European Academy, Berlin, Professor Eckhart Stratenschulte and German political analysts discussed specifically EU’s role in the Karabakh conflict settlement. Referring to the European Neighborhood Policy, Stratenschulte said that the program has a potential for implementation also in Artsakh. “Europe cannot impose its solution on the parties to the conflict, however people live also in Artsakh and all programs should not bypass this country,” he said. Former director of the German Orient Institute Udo Steinbach stated for his part that all suggestions for the conflict settlement have failed, questioning the format efficiency and principles selected for the conflict resolution. Vahram Soghomonyan noted that the document adopted on December 1 as part of the OSCE summit is among such suggestions. According to him, it is explained by the fact that none of formal documents can at once eliminate the atmosphere of mistrust existing between the societies of Artsakh and Azerbaijan. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |