Expert: Turkey's Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Pact has no futureSeptember 9, 2008 - 19:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Pact is not realistic, since it's supposed to be represented by two regional powers - Russia and Turkey, said research director of the Stockholm Central Asia-Caucasus Institute."Advancing such an initiative, Turkey proceeds from its own interests. May be the initiative has big potential for normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations but globally it doesn't have any future," Svante Cornell told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Following hostilities in South Ossetia, Ankara offered formation of a Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform, which could unite Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. RA President Serzh Sarsgyan welcomed the initiative as an attempt to create a favorable atmosphere in the region. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |