The countries having an ally in Azerbaijan demand — at least
publicly — that the Lachin corridor be opened for humanitarian purposes.
Political scientist Stepan Danielyan said this to ABC Media.
According to him, there is the order issued by the
International Court of Justice and the demand of the U.S. Senate, under which
Azerbaijan was obliged to open the road, thus saving its face.
“In other words, Azerbaijan should have shown that its
condition had been met — although still outwardly — and the Aghdam road had
been opened. On the other hand, the leader of Azerbaijan needs to show his
people that they have not yielded, that their demands have been satisfied, and
that the Lachin corridor will be open only for trucks,” the expert said.
According to Danielyan, the events unfolding now have
resulted from the phone call between Pashinyan and Erdoğan, as well as the
Sept. 4 meeting between the Russian and Turkish presidents, during which these
issues were undoubtedly addressed as well.
“There have been a number of other international meetings as
well; agreements have been reached during these meetings. I suppose that
the Russian and Turkish presidents came to agreements on various issues, namely
issues on Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine and the South Caucasus. Of course,
one of the parties had to make certain concessions at some point. Why did
Pashinyan and Erdoğan talk to each other? Erdoğan probably had to get some
confirmation from Pashinyan. Besides, in view of the serious deterioration of
relations between Russia and Armenia — without precedent in history — now it is
Erdoğan who lays down conditions for Pashinyan, and not Putin,” the expert
said.
As he stated, in fact, Erdoğan is becoming a mediator
between Armenia and Russia.
