Russia wants Caucasus to solve its problems economically

Russia wants Caucasus to solve its problems economically

Alexander Dzasokhov, vice president of the Russian Council for International Affairs, told Vestnik Kavkaza that he had attended the Integration Club of the speaker of the Federation Council yesterday and proposed searches for a format of meetings of the North Caucasus authorities and politicians to consider common problems of regional security and settlement of conflicts within the framework of the BSEC and the EaEU. He reminded that Armenia was the only one of the three South Caucasus states to show interest in joining the EaEU. Dzasokhov noted that the Greater Caucasus had high potential for conflicts, especially in modern geopolitical circumstances. 

Sergey Glazyev, Russian presidential advisor, sees good prospects for the Eurasian economic integration of Caucasus states. The participation of all republics of the Caucasus would solve all regional conflicts, he believes. The official assumes that it would help solve the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Azerbaijani expert Oktay Akhverdiyev said that economic ties with Russia differed from ties with the EU. Most Azerbaijani exports to Russia are agricultural products. Azerbaijan buys lumber, chemical products, fertilizers and weapons from Russia. Akhverdiyev noted that Russian Vice Prime Minister Aarkady Dvorkovich had recently visited Baku and discussed an increase of imports of fruits, vegetables and meat to Russia. The expert reminded that economic cooperation was often a solution to political problems. He regrets that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict had not been solved by the OSCE Minsk Group for over 20 years. 

Georgian expert Irakli Lekvinadze said that Georgian exports to Russia were falling because of the weakening ruble. About 10% of Georgian trade turnover is accumulated with Russia, which is only 6% of Georgian imports.

Alexander Dzasokhov, vice president of the Russian Council for International Affairs, told Vestnik Kavkaza that he had attended the Integration Club of the speaker of the Federation Council yesterday and proposed searches for a format of meetings of North Caucasus authorities and politicians to consider common problems of regional security and settlement of conflicts within the framework of the BSEC and the EaEU. He reminded that Armenia was the only one of the three South Caucasus states to show interest in joining the EaEU.Dzasokhov noted that the Greater Caucasus had high potential for conflicts, especially in modern geopolitical circumstances.Sergey Glazyev, Russian presidential advisor, sees good prospects for Eurasian economic integration of Caucasus states. Participation of all republics of the Caucasus would solve all regional conflicts, he believes. The official assumes that it would help solve the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia.Azerbaijani expert Oktay Akhverdiyev said that economic ties with Russia differed from ties with the EU. Most of Azerbaijani exports to Russia are agricultural products. Azerbaijan buys lumber, chemical products, fertilizers, weapons from Russia. Akhverdiyev noted that Russian Vice Prime Minister Aarkady Dvorkovich had recently visited Baku and discussed increase of imports of fruits, vegetables and meat to Russia. The expert reminded that economic cooperation was often a solution to political problems. He regrets that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict had not been solved by the OSCE Minsk Group for over 20 years.Georgian expert Irakli Lekvinadze said that Georgian exports to Russia were falling because of the weakening ruble. About 10% of Georgian trade turnover is accumulated with Russia, which is only 6% of Georgian impo
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