“Turkish-Azerbaijani relations are not at that level”
Although Chairman of the Nagorno-Karabakh National Assembly Ashot Ghulyan doesn't see the term "Nagorno-Karabakh" in the Turkey-Armenia protocols, he is still concerned that the protocols may have an impact on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
"I think that we must move forward based on international rules," said Ghulyan to "A1+".
If Turkey makes an attempt to involve Nagorno-Karabakh in the relations, it will deal with two different subjects, that is, Turkey on one side and Azerbaijan on the other.
"No matter how much Turkey and Azerbaijan claim that they are two states but one nation, I don't think that Turkish-Azerbaijani ties are at the level to allow finding a unified and beneficial solution."
Touching upon the statements made by Turkish high-ranking officials according to which the Turkish-Armenian border will not be opened as long as there is no resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Mr. Ghulyan said:
"Turkish officials declare what they want to see in reality. Of course, that impedes the development of Turkish-Armenian relations, but we must take into account the fact that that is the working style of Turkey's negotiations."
Ashot Ghulyan sees no danger for the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic in the case of the Turkish-Armenian border opening. "The opening of the current border implies that there will be a border regime, just like the regime with other bordering countries. Those issues will be solved by legislative acts."
The Chairman of the NKR National Assembly assures that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict cannot be resolved as part of other countries' relations or be accepted as a precondition. "The sooner Azerbaijan realizes that it must negotiate with the NKR, the sooner the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will be resolved." Mr. Ghulyan is certain that there cannot be any progress in the Sargsyan-Aliev meetings as long as Nagorno-Karabakh is not at the table of negotiations.
