WAR THREATENS DESTRUCTION TO AZERI, ARMENIAN ECONOMY – ICG VICE-PRESIDENT

Assa-Irada, Azerbaijan
Sept 12 2005

The possible resumption of hostilities between Azerbaijan and Armenia
could destroy the economies of the two countries, said Alain Deletroz,
vice-president of the International Crisis Group. Moreover, war would
threaten the future of the entire region, he said.

“South Caucasus has a geo-political geographic location that requires
friendly relations between Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia to ensure
stability and development.”

Deletroz said that ICG considered the use of force appropriate in
resolution of numerous conflicts around the world, but believes
this alternative is unacceptable for settling the Armenia-Azerbaijan
conflict over Nagorno Karabakh. “Both Azeri and Armenian politicians
realize this”, he said.

ICG is expected to release the final version of its report on the
Karabagh conflict Wednesday.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress