Eldar Namazov: The issue of reparations must be included in the peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia

At least, if France is so eagerly supplying Armenia with high-tech air defense systems, very expensive radar installations, Bastion armored vehicles, and, according to French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu, plans to export short, medium, and long-range missiles to Armenia in the future, it indicates that Armenia is capable of affording these purchases. Therefore, it raises a reasonable question: Should Azerbaijan demand Armenia to pay reparations for the horrendous destruction inflicted upon our country during the 30-year occupation of more than 20% of its territories? Minval.az requested comments from Eldar Namazov, Director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, on this matter. The fact that Armenia continues to arm itself is certainly concerning… Of course, it is. Recent days are filled with reports about Armenia’s plans for a significant rearmament with the help of France, India, and several other countries. Azerbaijan’s military response, I am sure, will not be long in coming. And it will be, as has been the case so far, swift and comprehensive. Isn’t it time to raise the issue of reparations from Armenia to Azerbaijan? After nearly 30 years of occupation and the complete destruction of hundreds of Azerbaijani towns and villages, the question of reparations...