Turkey - the hostage of Azerbaijan's energy resourcesAugust 11, 2009 - 21:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey cannot resist Azerbaijan's pressures, since the latter holds the country's key to Europe, NA representative, MP Vardan Khachatryan told a news conference in Yerevan, touching upon Europe's interest in Azerbaijan's energy resources.That's the reason Armenian-Turkish rapprochement talks discontinued, causing Turkish President to leave for Baku to announce that "Armenian-Turkish border will not open unless Karabakh conflict is settled". Besides, Khachatryan noted, Turkish side did not agree to view two processes as separate issues and shifted the primary focus on NKR conflict settlement. "If border does not open, the problem may find an interim solution: Armenia and Turkey may appoint Consuls who will reside in Tbilisi," Khachatryan 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |