KediKesenFare3
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Pakistan would have if Armenia was a country of any importance to be honest. Indifferent relations (due to good ties with Turkey/Azerbaijan) or no ties, really does not make a difference for us.
As usual, you are right. However, the truth is that at this point recognizing Armenia would be interpreted by the international community as a major anti-Turkish move. It would basically end our special relationship. Nevertheless Pakistan as a country and nation has the power to do as it pleases. We clearly lack the power to dictate anything to Pakistan.
But if you ask me, it does not make sense for Pakistan to recognize Armenia at all at this time. I'm not saying this because I'm Turkish. It even makes no sense from a very rationalist point of view.
Arguments:
• Armenia is Russia's underling. They have no say when it comes to Russian foreign policy decisions. Moscow is working with Turkey in Syria right now and they are selling heavy weapons to Azerbaijan and Turkey (S400) against Armenia's express will.
• If Russia decides to invite Pakistan to any international organization, they simply will do regardless of Armenia's position on this matter.
• Be aware of the fact that Armenians hate Turks more than you guys dislike India and this means something. They won't change their hostile policy towards Pakistan even if you recognize them diplomatically...
•... this implies that if you really want to satisfy Armenia, you have to cut off your diplomatic relation with Turkey & Azerbaijan immediately and ad infinitum.
• They are supporting India's unjustified claim on Kashmir.
• Be realistic. At this moment, India's influence on both Armenia and Russia is bigger than your political impact on them. But this could change with the help of China and to some extent with Turkey's new policy towards Russia.
From my perspective, there is another important point, which must be considered here. Turkey is a Sunni-majority country; Azerbaijan is a Shia-majority country. Both countries are supporting your foreign policy and you are supporting their stance internationally. This makes Pakistan rather unique among the Muslim nations.
If you compare Pakistan with Saudi Arabia & Iran you'll understand what I'm trying to explain. Pakistan has a vital point here, if you ask me. You simply look more mature and decent than Riyadh and Tehran - and this is always something good, I guess.
At this place, you're differentiating yourselves from Saudi Arabia and Iran in a positive way because you don't follow a Saudi-like or Iranian-like foreign policy. I firmly believe that this position has positive repercussions even domestically. After all, there is a significant Shia minority in Pakistan and I do think that they would choose Azerbaijan over Armenia at any time. Moreover, you are setting a good example for the Islamic world. Being Shia or Sunni doesn't make you automatically an enemy.