MADRID PRINCIPLES CONTAIN NEW ELEMENTS
/PanARMENIAN.Net/
16.07.2009 14:37 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Madrid principles propose not only the principal
ways of settling Karabakh conflict but also very important steps to
be undertaken by parties, said Stepan Grigoryan, board chairman of
Analytical Center on Globalization and Regional Cooperation. "Madrid
principles contain new elements, such as the principle of equality
among nations. The basic clauses envisage such steps as determining
Kharabakh’s interim status, withdrawing forces and returning refugees,"
Armenian expert noted.
In the meantime, Mr. Grigoryan introduced the positive and negative
aspects of Madrid principles. "The positive aspect is that negotiation
process was resumed after two years’ silence. What we were following
in the past were meetings rather than negotiations," the expert said,
adding that Armenian and Azeri Presidents will touch upon more serious
issues such as enhancing measures of trust.
Another positive pro-Armenian phenomenon, according to the expert,
was Turkish President Abdullah Gul’s statement concerning the
right of South Cyprus people to determine their status through
referendum. "Turkish leader’s statement coincided with the recent
progress in Karabakh process, and Armenian side should take advantage
of that." Grigoryan noted.
Touching upon negative aspects, Mr. Grigoryan stressed that the clauses
supporting Baku’s interests are defined in a more precise manner. "The
clauses concerning Armenian party are inaccurately formulated, and
Armenian leadership should demand precision," Grigoryan stressed,
adding that Madrid principles propose phasal rather than package
solutions.