  Armenia's participation in Nabucco will withhold Azerbaijan from using forceFebruary 13, 2009 - 13:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's participation in Nabucco project will withhold Azerbaijan from using force against Karabakh, an Armenian expert said. "Moreover, decision on formation of CSTO rapid reaction force taken by the Organization's heads of state on Feb. 4, will serve as additional restraint," Vahan Dilanyan, head of political developments research center, told reporters in Yerevan. Armenia's participation in Nabucco will be positive for the entire region and will offer an incentive to resolve the existing conflicts, according to him.   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 Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
