Elmar Mammadyarov: Karabakh conflict resolution to affect Armenian-Turkish relationsJanuary 22, 2008 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict will not only improve relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan but also affect the Armenian-Turkish relationship, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov wrote in The Wall Street Journal. "Settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict will help Azerbaijan to serve as a bridge between the European Union and Central Asia. The EU should be interested in stability and economic development of the region, which can satisfy its energy needs. I believe that Armenia will benefit from regional integration and development," Mammadyarov said. According to him, Europe should look for economic integration in the Caspian region as well as in Russia and China. "The Karabakh conflict impedes development of the region," the Azeri FM noted. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |