Markarov: Azerbaijani subversive act is part of Baku’s policy on keeping tensions high
As a result of the downing of a Nagorno-Karabakh helicopter by Azerbaijani forces, the expected meeting between the Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers did not take place, political analyst Alexander Markarov told reporters on Wednesday.
Also, a necessity emerged to make a pause in the peace talks, he added.
“The latest subversive act by Azerbaijan is part of Baku’s policy on keeping the tensions high,” said the expert.
According to Markarov, it is not within the OSCE Minsk Group mandate to use sanctions against the sides, with Azerbaijan refusing to create mechanisms to investigate border incidents. “Azerbaijan’s image suffers greatly and this cannot be compensated by hosting the European Games,” he said.