Russian expert does not expect tension in military phase of Karabakh conflictMarch 17, 2007 - 14:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - No tension is expected in the military phase of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict in near and medium term future, Russian journalist and expert on Caucasian region Alan Kasaev told in Yerevan. He stressed that during those 15 years after the cease-fire the world has strongly changed in entire and regional interdependence. There are enough conflict situations in regions of Near East and Middle East and the South Caucasus, and key players on the world political field wouldn't close their eyes on a rise of a new conflict," the expert explained. Besides, according to Kasaev, a serious process of domestic economic and social development is on the way in Armenia and Azerbaijan. "First of all population demands from governments to increase attention at their social and economic needs," he stressed, adding that today it is unlikely to see support for confrontation policy by the significant part of population in both countries. Alongside Kasaev thinks that if the Karabakh conflict "develops into an excessive form", it will be difficult for the sides to find real and active allies. "I am sure that the key of Karabakh settlement lies in peace talks," he concluded, "Novosti-Armenia" reports. 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 | 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. |