Armenia-Turkey rapprochement tendency raises serious concerns in BakuNovember 22, 2009 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Obviously, recent aggressive statement of Azeri President is an attempt to pressure Armenia and blackmail international mediators. Azerbaijan's actions are explained by the fact that Munich meeting is the first one after protocol signing ceremony in Zurich, NKR Foreign Policy and Security Social Council Chairman Masis Mailyan told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Armenia-Turkey rapprochement tendency, in isolation from NKR conflict settlement, raises serious concerns in Baku. Also, the statement on withdrawing from negotiation process was voiced during the meeting with South Artsakh settlers. I believe Armenia has to continue talks, trying to achieve trilateral negotiation format and developing effective principles for conflict settlement. Should Azerbaijan dislike the results of consultations, it will have to withdraw from the process, assuming full responsibility for the decision taken," Mailyan emphasized. 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. |