Azerbaijan and Turkey criticize US Speaker Pelosi's visit to Armenia -

Baku/Yerevan: Azerbaijani analysts have said that the visit of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Armenia and her statements are obstacles to peace in the Caucasus region. Pelosi’s visit and statements of US assistance drew strong reactions from Azerbaijan and Turkey. Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry accused Pelosi’s remarks of being misleading. The Vice President of Turkey, Fuat Oktay, has demanded that it be clarified whether the speaker’s statements are the official position of the United States. Meanwhile, on Sunday, demonstrations were reportedly held in Armenia to demand the withdrawal from the Russia-backed ‘Collective Security Treaty Organisation-CSTO’ group.

Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Pelosi, visited Armenia on Sunday. During the visit, she alleged that the attacks by Azerbaijan sparked a new conflict and that these attacks were illegal and deadly. At the same time, she assured that the United States fully supports Armenia’s sovereignty and is committed to providing necessary assistance for the security of this country. Pelosi’s visit and remarks have drawn attention in the wake of last week’s conflict in Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Pelosi’s remarks drew reactions from Azerbaijan and Turkey. Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry released a statement criticizing Pelosi. Pelosi’s statements during her visit to Armenia are misleading and regrettable. Speaker Pelosi’s baseless accusations against Azerbaijan are unacceptable. Armenia’s military and political leadership are responsible for the conflict that erupted last week,’ Azerbaijan responded. Analysts in Azerbaijan have also criticized Pelosi, warning that her comments threaten peace in the Caucasus region.

Turkey supported Azerbaijan in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and expressed displeasure over Pelosi’s remarks. ‘Speaker Pelosi’s statements regarding the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict are biased. Her statements can potentially undermine the diplomatic process, which is unacceptable,’ Turkey’s Vice President Fuat Oktay said. The Vice President of Turkey also demanded that the United States clarify whether Pelosi’s statements are the official position of the United States.

Meanwhile, there were massive demonstrations in Armenia’s capital Yerevan on Sunday. During these protests, there were calls for Armenia to withdraw from the Russia-backed CSTO. The media claim that Russia has not provided proper assistance and support to Armenia in the conflict against Azerbaijan. Some leaders of Armenia also made statements about this. US Speaker Pelosi also indicated that the US will pay attention to how the cooperation between Russia and Armenia will take shape in the future. Against this backdrop, the protests in the capital Yerevan are noteworthy.