  Vahram Atanesyan: Aliyev’s statements prove diplomatic illiteracy of MGIMO graduate November 29, 2010 - 15:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the Nagorno Karabakh parliamentary commission on foreign affairs Vahram Atanesyan said that relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan have strained since Ilham Aliyev came to power. As to Aliyev’s comments about aversion to Turkish PM Ergodan, Atanesyan noted that relations between Baku and Ankara are not so radiant as it may seem. “One of the facts evidencing problems is inability to cancel visa requirements,” he told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Commenting on Aliyev’s confession of tense relations with Iran, he said, “Baku has a manic aim to persuade Iran to close the border with Armenia. Iran’s refusal to do so arouses Baku’s indignation.” Attanesyan ironically added that Aliyev’s statements prove diplomatic illiteracy of MGIMO (Moscow State Institute of International Relations) graduate.   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 U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus  The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said.Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush provinceNarek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. |
