Baku threats prove it a weak player - Armenian expertJanuary 26, 2012 - 13:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Regional Studies Center director commented on recent Sochi-hosted meeting on the Nagorno Karabakh settlement between Armenian, Russian, and Azerbaijani Presidents. “Recent presidential meeting being the last one mediated by Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev, in view of Putin’s possible accession to presidency, the situation is expected to change. I believe, with Putin’s more drastic position on the issue, the latter won’t have patience for lengthy talks, eventually pressuring the parties into a consensus,” Richard Giragosian told a news conference in Yerevan. The expert further noted significant downscale in Azeri military rhetoric, characterizing Baku threats as those of a weak player. “Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s statement suggesting Russia’s disappointment in Baku policy comes as a proof of weakening Azeri position,” the expert concluded. At January 23 trilateral presidential meeting in Sochi Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan stressed the need to refrain from extreme measures, calling for continuation of approximating positions. “Considering the importance of shifting to development of peace agreement, Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan expressed readiness to expedite an agreement on Basic principles,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, adding that heads of the two states had requested Russia to mediate humanitarian ties between the two countries. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. Caring for nature, we have started with ourselves - Team Telecom Armenia Team Telecom Armenia summarized the work undertaken within the company in the direction of environmental protection. Azerbaijani President travels to Moscow Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. |