RESOLUTION OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT POSSIBLE ONLY UPON RUSSIA, U.S. CONSENT: AZERBAIJANI SOCIAL RESEARCH FUND
Trend
June 10 2009
Azerbaijan
Real results on resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict can be
achieved only upon U.S. and Russia’s consent, Social Research Fund
President Rashad Rzaguliyev said during round table "At Focus of
Iran-Azerbaijan Ties."
"There is a strong geopolitical game between West, interests of which
are represented by the U.S., and Russia in the region. Each of them is
trying to kick out rival from the region. It means that South Caucasus
will turn into a region divided by conflicts soon," Rzaguliyev said.
He said coming visit of the Israeli president to Azerbaijan is an
element of game.
Shimon Peres will visit Azerbaijan on June 28.
"The West provokes Russia and Iran to take certain measures as in
case of Georgia. The same can happen to Azerbaijan while military
operations can be provoked by Iran," Rzaguliyev said.
He said it not difficult for Iranian forces to enter Azerbaijan.
"I think there is no need to play with interests of neighboring
countries such as Iran and Russia. I am glad that Azerbaijan is not
under influence of certain forces," he added.