Dennis Sammut: normalization of relations with neighbors to help Karabakh resolutionMarch 25, 2008 - 14:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Security is a priority issue for Armenia now, Executive Director of LINKS, Director of the Political Strand of the Consortium Initiative and co-rapporteur of the EU Caucasus-Caspian Commission Dennis Sammut said in Yerevan. "Normalization of relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey will help resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. During the past 2 years, we are periodically told that sides are close to a solution. Europe should endeavor for a peaceful settlement of the conflict and pay more attention to the South Caucasus region. Whether Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan can be viewed as European states is not discussed. The point is how they can integrate into the European community," the British expert said. The EU Caucasus-Caspian Commission was formed in February 2007 in Brussels with the purpose to weigh prospects of the region. The Commission includes political and public figures from Russia, U.S., UK, Germany, Armenia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovenia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and other states. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |