Armenia-Turkey rapprochement will stabilize situation in South CaucasusOctober 27, 2009 - 16:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia-Turkey rapprochement will stabilize the situation in South Caucasus, Caucasus Institute Director, politologist Alexander Iskandaryan told a news conference in Yerevan. "Establishment of Armenia-Turkey relations will signal serous changes in the region. Obviously, the role of a Georgia as a transit country will be diminished and some of projects planned subjected to risks," Alexander Iskandaryan said.According to him, Iran's presence in the region will become more significant. Azerbaijan's position will considerably weaken in case of Yerevan -Ankara ties normalization, the politologist noted. 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. |