Simultaneous resolution of Karabakh conflict and normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations possibleMay 8, 2008 - 20:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France's position on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is that the conflict refers not only to Azerbaijan and Armenia but to all regions, said Bernard Fassier, the French co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group. "France treats both Armenia and Azerbaijan as friends and its position is completely impartial. It would be a factor of development if the borders were open not only between Turkey and Armenia but also between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Nobody is interested in poverty and unlucky of its neighbor. Closed borders do not impede air route of Armenians to Turkey and their work in Turkey. It shows that relations between the two countries are not disturbed completely. We hope for a peaceful solution to all problems between the countries. Normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia will help resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Simultaneous resolution of these two problems is possible," Amb. Fassier said, the Azeri Press Agency 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 | 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. |