OREANDA-NEWS. Armenia’s non-constructive position so far, being in case of military conflict with Azerbaijan, has led the Armenian people to a pitiable state.

 Azerbaijan holds a rightful place among the exporters of natural gas. Azerbaijan plays an important role in supplying gas to Georgia and Turkey and is cooperating intensively with the European Union for the implementation of the Southern Gas Corridor project, which is of essential role from the point of view of strengthening the European energy security. The Trans-Anatolian gas pipeline project (TANAP), proposed by Azerbaijan, has already gained the attention of the international community as an essential element of the Southern Gas Corridor. In this connection, the first successful steps have been made in terms of effective cooperation of SOCAR with Turkish companies. The Shah Deniz Consortium is about to make a final decision within the concept of the EU energy security on the pipeline route through which gas will be transported to these countries.

From a geographical point of view, Armenia is a neighbor of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan has always lived in peace and prosperity with neighbor countries in this geographical area and demonstrated this to the world throughout the history. But Armenia chose the way of separatism and aggressive nationalism, used the policy of aggression and occupation. It occupied a significant part of Azerbaijani ancestral lands. As a result, more than one million Azerbaijanis were forced to leave their homes. Ignoring the international law, the Armenian government does not hesitate to show that it is not going to liberate the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. Thus, Armenia is against the vital interests of its people, impedes the social and economic development of the country, as well as in the whole region. Azerbaijan has more than once stated that If Armenia changes its position over the occupied territories, stands for resolving the conflict peacefully, through talks and within the Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, it may be involved in regional and global energy projects.

Within the abovementioned terms, in case Armenia applies for Azerbaijani gas, the issue may be considered.