Member of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament) Gudrat Hasanguliyev says the Madrid principles imply phased resolution to the Karabakh conflict.
“The Madrid principles have never been officially published. But, based on media reports, as well as statements by Azerbaijan, this document implies gradual resolution of the conflict, for which we have always hoped. That is, the occupied territories will be freed, later refugees will return there and only after status of Karabakh will be decided within Azerbaijan,” the MP said.
“If this document really implies these conditions, it is advantageous for Azerbaijan. In this case, we should not agree to the referendum in Karabakh in no event. This should be one of the important and fundamental conditions of the Azerbaijani side. If Armenia does not accept these conditions, Azerbaijan will have no other option but to take military action,” the deputy noted.
“I have previously said that Azerbaijan could consider conditions for the CSTO accession if there is a chance to change Russia’s position. But if it sees that it is not realistic and Armenia does not agree to the highest status of autonomy for Karabakh within Azerbaijan, a renewal of hostilities would be the only correct solution for Azerbaijan since it does not make sense to negotiate for decades.”
“I believe that Azerbaijan has a good economic and military potential to solve the Karabakh conflict by military means,” MP Hasanguliyev added.
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