  Caucasus Platform indicates tensions between Turkey and U.S.October 3, 2008 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform is not a novelty, said a contributing analyst at Jane's Information Group."Ankara decision was prompted by the South Ossetia events and Russia's increasing authority in the region," Richard Giragosian said during a round table discussion today. "Turkey just wants to strengthen its positions in the Caucasus. It wants to cut its electricity dependence from Georgia and seeks for alternative delivery ways. At the same time, Turkey wants to be less dependent on the United States. In my opinion, its Caucasus Pact indicates tensions between Turkey and U.S. It's evident that Turkey turned from West to East," he said.   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 Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
