  Baku-Ankara relations were always complicated - expert October 2, 2011 - 15:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian political expert shared his views on Azerbaijan-Turkey relations in an interview with Analitika.at.ua. “Baku-Ankara relations have always been complicated, with Turkey trying to assume the role of a leader, whereas Azerbaijan has enough potential to position itself as its equal,” Stanislav Tarasov said. “In current situation, Azerbaijan will attempt to preserve ties with both Israel and Turkey. At the same time, Ankara could play the “Armenian card”, hinting at the possibility to ratify Zurich-signed protocols,” the expert said. “Baku won't be threatened by the fact; however, it's clear that after the Arab spring, Turkey's presence has weakened while the country's enemies increase in number: here belong tensions with Israel, Syria, Iran, Greece and Cyprus, aggravated ties with EU, Moscow-related complications. Were this policy to continue, at some point, Ankara may be at   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
