Gul: Caucasus Stability Platform can facilitate Karabakh resolutionSeptember 24, 2008 - 14:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform will facilitate resolution of frozen conflicts in the region, including Nagorno Karabakh, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said in his address to UN General Assembly. "Turkey's initiative was welcomed by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russia," he said, Turkish media reports. Following hostilities in South Ossetia, Ankara offered formation of a Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform, which could unite Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. RA President Serzh Sarsgyan welcomed the initiative as an attempt to create a favorable atmosphere in the region. Touching upon the Cypriot problem, Mr Gul said it's time to end the isolation of the Turkish population of Cyprus. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |