- 08 Oct 2017 09:10
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Relations between Georgia and Armenia are on the upward development. This is evidenced by numerous high-level meetings and agreements on the deepening of relations in different spheres, from tourism to economy, from politics to culture. However, there are a number of problematic aspects impeding their development. In most cases, both parties are not willing to comment on these issues. But it's not clear what is the reason of such a situation.
The main factor affecting the relationship between these countries is their divergence from the point of view of the global distribution of geopolitical forces. Yes, Georgia is trying to vary among neighbors, maintaining good relations with all but its Pro-American direction remains unchanged. And in the "National Security Concept of Georgia" the role of a strategic ally in the region allotted to Baku and Ankara. Yerevan is not even considered.
The fact of the delay in granting agrément to the new extraordinary Ambassador of Armenia Sergey Minasyan can be considered as example of this "stumbling blocks" . Yerevan believes its candidate is suitable, but due to the fact that a number of experts associated Minasyan with the revitalization of the community of Armenians in Georgia, Ankara and Baku consider it necessary to replace it with a less agile Ambassador. At the same time, radically-minded forces of Georgia do believe that Minasyan is "the protege of Moscow", which is equivalent to the status of persona non grata.
It is impossible not to say about the serious impact of Turkey and Azerbaijan in Georgia. Economic and political expansion of Ankara and Baku creates a negative background in the relations between Tbilisi and Yerevan.
However, while experts speculate, that countries work towards mutually beneficial cooperation, where there are such priorities as trade and tourism. In the economic sphere there is a positive attitude, despite political differences, suppressed by both sides.
The main factor affecting the relationship between these countries is their divergence from the point of view of the global distribution of geopolitical forces. Yes, Georgia is trying to vary among neighbors, maintaining good relations with all but its Pro-American direction remains unchanged. And in the "National Security Concept of Georgia" the role of a strategic ally in the region allotted to Baku and Ankara. Yerevan is not even considered.
The fact of the delay in granting agrément to the new extraordinary Ambassador of Armenia Sergey Minasyan can be considered as example of this "stumbling blocks" . Yerevan believes its candidate is suitable, but due to the fact that a number of experts associated Minasyan with the revitalization of the community of Armenians in Georgia, Ankara and Baku consider it necessary to replace it with a less agile Ambassador. At the same time, radically-minded forces of Georgia do believe that Minasyan is "the protege of Moscow", which is equivalent to the status of persona non grata.
It is impossible not to say about the serious impact of Turkey and Azerbaijan in Georgia. Economic and political expansion of Ankara and Baku creates a negative background in the relations between Tbilisi and Yerevan.
However, while experts speculate, that countries work towards mutually beneficial cooperation, where there are such priorities as trade and tourism. In the economic sphere there is a positive attitude, despite political differences, suppressed by both sides.
- By wat0n
- By FiveofSwords