ARMENIA SHOULD LOOK FOR COMMON INTERESTS WITH REGIONAL NEIGHBORS

PanARMENIAN.Net
13.02.2007 14:11 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ In connection with recognition of Kosovo’s
independence a collision of interests of superpowers is possible,
stated expert of ‘Kavkaz’ Analytical Center Manvel Sargsyan. In his
words, Russia may recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia,
which will lead to fundamental changes in the region. The expert also
underlined that Kosovo’s independence will not become a precedent
for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, though it will reflect
on the solution generally. Manvel Sargsyan also stressed the negative
influence on Karabakh issue, which proceeds from Azerbaijan’s isolation
policy of Armenia. In his words, taking into account the current
stage of Karabakh process Armenia should look for common interests
with regional neighbors. "Iran and Russia are our allies, but we do
not have wide spectrum of strategic interests with these countries,"
stated the expert underlining the necessity to establish relations
with regional neighbors, particularly with Turkey. "For example,
Armenia could recognize the North Cyprus Republic in response if
Turkey recognized the independence of Nagorno Karabakh," Manvel
Sargsyan underscored.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress