  Armenian, NKR, Azeri public should be ready for peace agreementFebruary 10, 2009 - 17:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Some people in Armenia say that normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations will compel Armenia to concessions in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process, Karen Bekaryan, head of European Integration NGO, told a news conference in Yerevan today. "Addressing the 45th Munich Security Conference, President Sargsyan said that Yerevan will never make unilateral or inadequate concessions. Strangely enough, Turkish FM Ali Babacan did not join the discussion," he said, adding that despite optimistic forecasts, the Armenian-Turkish relations will hardly be normalized in the near future. Touching on the possibility to resolve the Karabakh conflict this year, Bekaryan said that Armenian, NKR and Azeri public should be ready for a peace agreement. "Otherwise, the problem can cause conflict in three countries," 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 Topic Latest news Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide  Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.”Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
