Stratfor: Karabakh issue not included in Armenian-Turkish talksMay 4, 2009 - 12:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Opening of the Armenian-Turkish border is quite possible, according to a Stratfor analyst. "Surely, Turkey doesn't feel comfortable enough to open the border before resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," Marco Papic said. "However, the point is that resolution is unlikely in the near future. Besides, both Turkey and Russia understand that they will incur displeasure of Azerbaijan and Armenia irrespectively of their position on the problem," he said. "Many in Turkey are afraid of Azerbaijan's negative reaction. Making Baku angry over the Karabakh issue, Turkey should be confident of Russia's support. Karabakh is not on the agenda of Armenian-Turkish talks," Mr. Papic said, adding that if the Azeri-Turkish dispute damages Europe's energy interests, it can also engage in the talks. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |