Samad Seyidov, chairman of the Milli Majlis Committee on International Relations and Interparliamentary Ties, said the Azerbaijani people must know that Armenians have once again begun their old games. According to the MP, the Armenian authorities do not intend to hold a referendum.
Overall, the situation observed in Armenia recently and the statements made by politicians create the impression that the country is seeking to avoid peace.
Why is Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan trying to postpone the peace agreement until 2031? What is Armenia’s objective?
Ali Mustafayev, a political commentator, told Globalinfo.az that Armenia’s conduct in recent days has come as a surprise:
“Exactly what lies behind this has not yet been fully disclosed. Neither the Armenian side itself explains it, nor have experts identified the real reason.
Armenia is holding certain talks with both Iran and Russia. At the same time, it has relations with the United States and the European Union. There has also been some easing in certain areas with Azerbaijan and Turkey, and cooperation is under way.
Armenia is also arming itself. It is buying weapons from India and France. In other words, it is not fully adhering to the peace agenda: it appears to want peace, but at the same time it is arming itself, strengthening itself and so on.
It appears that certain adjustments are being made in global processes and Armenia is aware of them. In line with this global trend, it is changing certain things. Or it is possible that regional powers — specifically Iran and Russia — have put forward certain conditions to Armenia. Under these conditions, Yerevan may have undertaken or promised to somewhat postpone the peace process with Azerbaijan, or there may be certain dangers and threats. They are making such a move to somewhat neutralise these threats.”
Ali Mustafayev
According to the political commentator, another possibility is that Armenia is trying to deceive those powers:
“In other words, an impression is being created that a peace agreement will not be signed without the permission of those forces. But in fact, these steps are being taken tactically to protect against certain dangers and risks.
For now, the reason for this move is known by Pashinyan and his team, as well as those involved in this process based on what they have discussed and agreed with which forces and states.
In any case, Armenia will remain faithful to its promise of peace. In other words, it will return to this platform.
If these matters drag on, then, as Samad Seyidov has said, even if only in words, whatever games are being played, it seems we must also come to terms with this. We must be ready for any scenario and any direction events may take. Including confrontation and war. If the issue of a peace agreement is indeed pushed into the background here, then war takes its place.
This means that, in all circumstances, we must also be prepared for war with them, so that Armenia’s such steps do not leave us unprepared tomorrow.”
Safura Bannayeva
Globalinfo.az
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