The Azerbaijan State News Agency

POLITICS

OSCE`s new resolution: expressing respect for territorial integrity and international law

OSCE`s new resolution: expressing respect for territorial integrity and international law

It is a well-known fact that settlement of ethnic and local conflicts in different parts of the world remains the main global geopolitical challenge. Particularly, finding a fair and peaceful solution to conflicts in the South Caucasus is high on the agenda. The OSCE Minsk Group, which is dealing with the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, is working ineffectively. In some cases, international organizations` documents on the issue do not reflect the reality. From this point of view, the document adopted at the annual session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE PA) in Luxembourg is of great interest. The document features important views. It provoked inadequate reaction from Armenians because it reflects the reality. This article will analyze the provisions of the document from a geopolitical perspective.

For sustainable development: territorial integrity must be restored

The settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict remains a top priority for the OSCE. The issue was highlighted in a report delivered at the Committee on Political Affairs and Security during the 28th annual session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. Called "Advancing Sustainable Development to Promote Security: The Role of Parliaments'', the report highlighted regional conflicts. The OSCE PA expressed concern over the lack of substantive progress in the resolution of the conflicts in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Crimea, the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts of Azerbaijan.

The OSCE PA obviously recognizes the lack of sustainable dialogue which is so crucial to fair settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. It is a principled position because certain groups, including the co-chairs, try to state the opposite. They believe that the negotiation process is going normally. Azerbaijan has repeatedly declared that official Yerevan is impeding the process in order to throw it into the dead end. But the process has acquired fresh dynamics recently. Armenia made an absurd proposal to engage the separatist and terrorist regime created in the occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region in the negotiations. Their proposal was declined. However, official Yerevan remains committed to its non-constructive stance. The OSCE PA`s document rightly caused Armenia`s confusion.

In article 19, the resolution expresses respect for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan along with Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova. The OSCE PA encourages the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to intensify their dialogue in the context of the mediation led by the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship and to take specific and tangible measures to reach a peaceful solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict on the basis of the core principles of the Helsinki Final Act.

It should be noted that neither Armenian parliamentarians nor their servants managed to prevent the adoption of the resolution. This is indicative of the growing trust in the Azerbaijani leadership`s policy and also demonstrates that international organizations already recognize the reality. The limit of Armenians` excuses has already run out. They cannot convince anyone with their absurd ideas. In addition, Europeans have already got bored with listening to these lies. It is why Armenians failed to protest against the adoption of the resolution. Their stance on the resolution was quite surprising as they made a ridiculous allegation that the OSCE PA prepared the resolution in Baku, financed by Azerbaijan (see: "Аравот": "Это не резолюция, а купленный Азербайджаном документ" – Давид Бабаян о поставленной на голосование в ОБСЕ резолюции, касающейся Карабахского вопроса / Tert.am, 6 July, 2019).

Ridiculous Armenian allegations: a step away from fair conflict resolution

What a ridiculous and absurd allegation! But this primitive and slanderous allegation shows that Armenians do not have any serious arguments to hide and justify their occupation. Their capabilities of maneuvering in the field of information are also very limited.

Even their own media reports confirm Armenians` absurd and ridiculous arguments. After meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Yerevan, President of the European Council Donald Tusk pointed out the lack of substantive progress in the negotiations to find a solution to the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. He said they share the Minsk Group Co-Chairs' concern about recent casualties along the Line of Contact as well as the lack of real results of the talks. Donald Tusk said: "Both sides should show restraint and take measures to restore an atmosphere conducive to peace and real talks.'' (see: Карабахский конфликт не имеет военного решения, здесь необходимо политическое решение, которое будет соответствовать международному праву и принципам – ДональдТуск / Tert.am, 6 July, 2019). This remark matches completely with article 10 of the OSCE resolution.

Donald Tusk went on to say: "The conflict does not have a military solution and needs a political settlement in accordance with international law and principles.'' (see: previous source). He also expressed the EU`s full support for the efforts of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs and their focus on a fair and lasting settlement based on the core principles of the OSCE Minsk Group. And everybody is aware that core legal principles mean Helsinki Final Act and Madrid principles. These principles provide a core legal framework for the conflict settlement. But the Armenian leaders do not want to accept Madrid principles.

Donald Tusk, in fact, repeated article 19 of the resolution. This means that the OSCE PA`s resolution was prepared taking into consideration fundamental legal principles of the EU. It is not just the expression of any parliamentarian`s position. It is a document, which was made in accordance with the OSCE`s legal framework and principles. Is there any sense in financing the preparation of such a document?

Who can Azerbaijan pay anything, if the document was drawn up based on the OSCE principles? In general, Azerbaijan does not need to do it. But the fact that Donald Tusk repeated the provisions of the resolution exposes the true face of the Armenian primitive slander campaign. What should be emphasized is that Tusk is known for his pro-Armenian stance. Who did buy him?

This leads to two interesting conclusions. Firstly, the OSCE does not see any alternative to the settlement of the conflict in accordance with international law. So although the co-chairs continue to be passive, the conflict will sooner or later be solved in accordance with international legal norms. Secondly, international organizations already disregard Armenian lies. They try to take a fair position. However, the situation cannot yet be called normal. But the resolution adopted by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly early in July demonstrated pragmatism and serious change in favor of justice in the international attitude.

From a geopolitical perspective, the European Union seems to realize that it is high time to change the tactics in order to achieve success. In particular, the EU understands that double standards in foreign policy are detrimental to the organization itself. It tries to see risks posed by Islamophobia. If it really does, then the EU`s geopolitical influence may increase. That would be interesting and the European justice and law would reign the world.

Drawing serious conclusions based on one document is very difficult. In addition, there are many pro-Armenian forces in Europe. But expressing respect for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and emphasizing the necessity of solving the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict in accordance with international law is a positive experience. Sooner or later justice will prevail!

Share news on social media

Follow us on social network

Seven-day Novruz holiday to start in Azerbaijan tomorrow

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry: Festive events in military units are held in closed conditions

Turkish president congratulates Russian counterpart Putin on reelection

Hikmet Hajiyev: Azerbaijan, China enjoy traditional ties of friendship and partnership

Apple, Google in talks to bring Gemini AI to iPhones: Report

Marie Sahba: I strive to build cultural bridges between our native peoples through my music and lyrics - INTERVIEW

Jens Stoltenberg: We are now in the process of agreeing a new framework for partnership between NATO and Azerbaijan VIDEO

Active dialogue between ruling parties significantly contributes to development of Azerbaijan-China relations

Magic of Novruz at Baku airport: carpets, airplanes, and national values

AZAL staff plants over 600 trees in support of “Green World Solidarity Year”

Azerbaijani female shooter clinches silver medal in Germany

Azerbaijani ambassador attends event marking 109th anniversary of Canakkale Victory

Message of congratulation to the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Novruz holiday

Azerbaijani table tennis players bring ten medals from Türkiye

ANAS Institute of Oriental Studies, Moscow Islamic Institute ink MoU

Azerbaijani FM meets with NATO Secretary General

Azerbaijan, US discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation agenda

International Turkic Academy expands international relations

President of Azerbaijan: Everyone must reckon with us from now on

President Ilham Aliyev discloses several facts about Khankendi’s being the land of Azerbaijan

Central square of Khankendi named “Victory Square”

'Canakkale is impassable' immortalized when Turkish Navy defeated most advanced armies: President Erdogan

President: Today, Azerbaijan is one of a handful of countries in the world with a completely independent policy

President of Azerbaijan: Regrettably, the outcomes of the Second Karabakh War did not serve as lesson to Armenia

President Ilham Aliyev: Anti-terror operation was a triumph of indomitable spirit of Azerbaijani people

President: We demonstrated tremendous heroism during the Second Karabakh War and the anti-terror operation

President Ilham Aliyev: It is the fourth time that I have lit the holiday bonfire in liberated lands of Karabakh

President Ilham Aliyev lit Novruz bonfire in the city of Khankendi and congratulated the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the holiday VIDEO

Chinese scientists design device to produce hydrogen from renewable sources

Ukrainian media: NATO Secretary General welcomes Azerbaijan’s support to Ukraine

Peace initiators in the South Caucasus

® Simplify business operations with Kapital Bank's free API Portal

Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister meets with NATO Secretary General VIDEO

Azerbaijan, Shanghai Cooperation Organization explore prospects for cooperation

Wildfire continues to spread in China's southern Sichuan province

Azerbaijan, China discuss bilateral cooperation

Global Terrorism Index 2024: Azerbaijan among safest countries in the world

NASA volunteers find fifteen rare “Active Asteroids”

® B2B Forum featuring Latvian, Estonian and Finnish companies held in Azerbaijan

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg concludes his visit to Azerbaijan

Release of the Press Service of the President

To His Excellency Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation

Nervous system disorders found to be biggest cause of poor health

2 Japan astronauts to land on moon in NASA-led Artemis program

Putin gets 85.13% of vote in Moscow after all ballots counted

AZAL launches flights to another London airport

N. Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea: JCS

Oil prices surge in global markets

® “Baku Steel Company” CJSC starts the tender stage for the implementation of the SAP S/4HANA system

Azerbaijan relocates 34 more families to Fuzuli city VIDEO

Fenerbahce win at Trabzonspor in match marred by clashes

“Heritage in Stitches: A Journey Through Embroidery and Sewing Traditions of Uzbekistan” exhibition opens at the Heydar Aliyev Center
First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva and Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva attend the opening ceremony VIDEO

‘Cold blob’ of Arctic meltwater may be causing European heat waves

NATO Secretary General: COP29 will be an important milestone in fighting global warming VIDEO

NATO Secretary General: Azerbaijan and Armenia have an opportunity to achieve enduring peace

Jens Stoltenberg: I welcome that Azerbaijan is developing closer ties with several NATO allies VIDEO

President Ilham Aliyev invites Jens Stoltenberg to Azerbaijan to attend COP29 in November VIDEO

President: NATO-Azerbaijan partnership has already had a long history VIDEO

Azerbaijani President: Today, we are in an active phase of peace talks with Armenia

President Ilham Aliyev: There is a good chance for settlement of Azerbaijan-Armenia relations VIDEO

President Ilham Aliyev: Reforms in our Armed Forces have led to good results VIDEO

President Ilham Aliyev held expanded meeting over dinner with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg VIDEO

President Ilham Aliyev and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made press statements VIDEO

President Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg VIDEO

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrives in Azerbaijan for official visit

China's auto exports soar 30.5 pct in January-February

US says it destroys Houthi UAVs in Red Sea

Azerbaijan defense minister expresses condolences to Pakistani side

11th Global Baku Forum on “Fixing the Fractured World” concludes

"Once-in-a-lifetime" devil comet will be easily visible this month

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan praise development of bilateral relations

Azerbaijan`s Prime Minister meets with Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus

First drug to treat common, lethal liver disease gets US nod

11th Global Baku Forum features “New Security Paradigm in the Age of AI, Drones and Cyberwarfare” panel meeting

Azerbaijani PM meets with his Georgian counterpart in Baku

Administrator of UN Development Programme: Azerbaijan's role and approach as President of COP29 are commendable

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze concludes his official visit to Azerbaijan

President Ilham Aliyev held expanded meeting with Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze VIDEO

President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze made press statements VIDEO

Photo exhibition on "Protection of Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage: Austria’s contribution" unveiled in Vienna

Irakli Kobakhidze: Our partnership has reached excellent level

Georgian Prime Minister: Partnership and friendship between our countries hold significant importance on global stage

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze: Azerbaijan-Georgia relations are built on a very solid foundation

President: Both Georgia and Azerbaijan possess significant renewable energy potential

President: Our energy projects will continue to ensure energy security of many countries

President of Azerbaijan: The International law norms must be the basis for each country and there can be no discrimination

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan and Georgia have always supported each other`s sovereignty

President Ilham Aliyev: Demand for Azerbaijan's energy resources continues to rise

President: Activation of Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway will be beneficial for many countries

President: Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Georgia increased by 15 percent last year

President Ilham Aliyev: Today, Azerbaijan and Georgia have become vital countries for Eurasia

President Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze VIDEO

President Ilham Aliyev: Georgia and Azerbaijan always stand by each other as two independent states

SOCAR President meets with World Economic Forum officials

BSEC PERMIS Secretary General: EU membership should align with strategic goals VIDEO

11th Global Baku Forum hosts panel on “Regional Perspectives: EU and its Neighbors”

11th Global Baku Forum hosts panel session on “Building Resilience to Global Challenges: Addressing Inequality, Resource Scarcity and Migration”

SpaceX launches 6,000th Starlink satellite on Friday night flight

US President Joseph Biden congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on Novruz holiday

Georgian Prime Minister pays tribute to Azerbaijani martyrs