CLINTON CONCERNED ABOUT RISING ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN TENSIONS
Voice of America
June 4 2012
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she is very concerned
about escalating tensions on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan
as she began a trip to Europe’s Caucasus region.
Clinton told reporters in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, Monday that use
of force in the majority ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh
will not resolve the conflict. She condemned what she called “the
senseless deaths of soldiers and civilians” just hours after the
latest clash left at least three Armenian soldiers dead.
Clinton made the comments after having dinner with Armenian President
Serzh Sarkisyan.
VOA State Department correspondent Scott Stearns said Clinton is also
urging Turkey to normalize relations with Armenia, saying the ball
is in Turkey’s court.
“Clearly that is one of the biggest issues the United States would like
to help resolve. The feeling is that Armenia is potentially quite a
significant economic power but is restricted at present by not being
able to trade either with Turkey or with Azerbaijan,” Clinton said.
“There is a hope that there can be progress toward resolving the
dispute between Turkey and Armenia. State Department officials say
they believe the ball is in Turkey’s court.”
Clinton travels next to Georgia and Azerbaijan, where she is expected
to focus on economic, political and security ties with the United
States.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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