  ICG: Karabakh war may resume in 2012December 5, 2007 - 16:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The International Crisis Group (ICG) organized a discussion of Nagorno Karabakh: Risking war report with the presence of experts. ICG Senior Analyst on the Caucasus, Claire Delessard, in the part of the discussion open for reporters, expressed regret on behalf of the organization that Azerbaijani and Armenian governments do not agree to the proposals of Minsk Group, mediating in the settlement of the conflict, and do not prepare people for peace. "Both sides think that time works for them. Armenia hopes that de facto condition of Nagorno Karabakh will be substituted by de jure and Azerbaijan hopes that it will solve the problem as a result of its economic growth," she said. Analyst said that arming of sides may make the war real. "War may restart in 2012 - when Azerbaijan's energy resources reduce," she said. Ms. Delessard stressed that publics of the two countries will play great role in preventing this war. The debates carried out with the participation of Azerbaijani senior officials and chiefs of NGOs continued behind closed doors, APA 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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
