Alexander Karavayev: Karabakh conflict resolution impossible in near futureOctober 10, 2008 - 14:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is unreal in the near future, said Alexander Karavayev, head of political forecast service at Moscow information and analytical center for post soviet studies.Resolution is possible with combination of three major factors, according to him. "First, change of format of talks and acceptance of Turkey's Caucasus Platform. With strengthening of bilateral relations, some progress will be possible in 2010-2011. The second factor depends on development of economic situation in Azerbaijan. If this country works out a new model of successful development, Armenia might move toward resolution of the conflict. The third factor is conditioned by Armenia's domestic affairs," Karavayev 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 | 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. |