The peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia is proceeding systematically, consistently, and, most importantly, without any external interference.
The parties have begun to listen to each other: events and statements are becoming consistent, with a clear commitment to good-neighborliness and mutual understanding. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.
“Furthermore, an equally important component—public diplomacy—has joined the overall process of implementing the peace agreements.”
Yesterday afternoon, Armenian media were filled with reports of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s meeting with clergy. Among the eight clergy who accepted the Prime Minister’s invitation was the Primate of the Artsakh Diocese.
Looking at the clergy invited by Vovayevich, a reasonable question arises: why is there an “Artsakh” cleric among them?
How can Baku trust the Armenian leadership if the so-called head of the Artsakh Church sits in the office of the prime minister of this “peace-loving” republic?
The archbishop shakes Bishop Vrtanes’s hand, bows to him, and is listed among the prime minister’s invited guests. There is no mistake or misunderstanding here.
So, what does Armenia’s recognition of Karabakh as an integral part of Azerbaijan mean if Pashinyan shows such respect to the “representative of the separatist movement”? Why is this step being taken?
Either Pashinyan is once again afraid of the church and the threat of losing part of his electorate before the elections, or he doesn’t understand that at such a crucial moment, such actions could backfire, not only on the part of Baku but also on the part of Armenia itself.