ARF URGES END TO TURKISH-ARMENIA DIALOGUE, NO CONCESSIONS ON KARABAKH
Yerkir
Aug 25th, 2009
YEREVAN (Yerkir)–The Armenian Revolutionary Federation called for an
immediate end to the Turkish-Armenian dialogue and urged no concessions
on Karabakh, in an announcement issued Tuesday by the party’s Supreme
Council of Armenia.
"Given that the severe dangers of the current process of normalizing
Armenia-Turkish relations have not waned, and in the wake of the
upcoming soccer match, we demand an end to talks that only cater to
Turkish interests," said the ARF statement.
Pointing out that September 2 marked the anniversary of the declaration
of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic’s independence, the ARF reminded
in the statement that having emerged victorious in the war waged by
Azerbaijan, Karabakh declared and defended its independence.
The statement underscored that in this climate of active resumption
of talks, the Armenian nation must "preserve our victory and force
[all] to respect the proof of Karabakh’s self-determination."
The statement also said that forced concession must be rejected and
Karabakh should be included in the negotiation process and a full
party to the conflict.
The announcement also said that the Armenian people must not allow
Turkey to meet its international obligations by forcing Armenia to
make concessions.
Furthermore, it also reiterated its demand for the resignation20of the
Armenian foreign minister, as the person responsible for diplomatic
failures.
Through the statement, the ARF also announced a political rally to
be held on Sept. 2 in Yerevan to mark the anniversary and to address
the pressing issues facing the Armenian people today.