Conflict will be inevitable if negotiating parties make no headway on Karabakh issueMarch 4, 2011 - 20:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The aim of March 5 negotiations is to create an atmosphere for a dialogue. Such meetings are essential unless we want a war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the head of the South Caucasus department at CIS states institute said. According to Felix Stanevsky, the countries have difference scenarios for resolution of a territorial dispute. “Sargsyan insists on a referendum in Nagorno Karabakh; which is hardly surprising, considering 94% of Armenian population is residing there. Aliyev, whose country is capable of supporting the subsidized region, insists on negotiations which have not progressed in 17 years. Russia’s involvement in negotiation process is essential,” the expert noted. “The parties do not want to compromise. Which is natural, as the majority of current Armenian politicians fought for Karabakh in 1989-1994, which makes it a personal issue for them.” Stanevsky believes the conflict will be inevitable if the negotiating parties make no headway. The success of Arabic revolution can trigger some progress, the expert believes. On March 5, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will meet in Sochi at the invitation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for a tripartite meeting on the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. The meeting will also be attended by the OSCE MG co-chairs. 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. |