“Whether Armenia wants it or not, the ‘Zangezur Corridor’ will come to life in any case,” Aliyev said in an interview with Azerbaijani TV channels today.
Ilham Aliyev (President of Azerbaijan) - This is a strategic project not only for us, but also for several neighboring countries. It is reflected in the trilateral statement of the leaders of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan on November 9, 2020. It is true that there is no such thing as ‘Zangezur Corridor’ because I later introduced that term into the geopolitical lexicon, but the statement clearly states that there should be a transport connection between the western regions of Azerbaijan and Nakhichevan, and Armenia should provide it.
The President of Azerbaijan has stated that the Armenian side has not fulfilled any obligations within two years. He blamed Armenia for failing the negotiations on the peace treaty, saying that Yerevan is trying to gain time.
Ilham Aliyev - Armenia is trying by all means to include the Karabakh issue in a possible peace treaty, effectively blocking the process. The sooner they sign a peace treaty, the better for them. We do not intend to start a third war with Armenia, but if we see a real threat, we will neutralize that threat by all possible means.
Aliyev also referred to his other fundamentalist thesis, the so-called ‘Western Azerbaijan’. According to him, the Azerbaijani community was once expelled from Armenia.
Ilham Aliyev - A working group was created. Based on my instructions and various suggestions, work on the return concept has begun. West Azerbaijanis must return to their historical homeland. It is their right, and the Azerbaijani state must do everything for its realization.
Aliyev also expressed concern that Armenia acquires weapons from different countries. He singled out India, stressing that Baku considers such a move by New Delhi as unfriendly.
According to the President of Azerbaijan, 2023 will clarify many things, according to him, although the war is over, the struggle continues.
