Armenia will henceforth be offered the same rules as the other countries crossing the Turkish airspace.

Eurasianet: they may be cultural cousins and strategic allies, but when it comes to energy exports, it's strictly business between Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Involving approximately 900 troops from NATO, PfP, and ICI nations, the exercise will provide an opportunity for the participants to learn how to work together within the framework of a NATO-led operation.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will not be "infected by recklessness" of his Georgian counterpart, the U.S, expert said.

"One of indicators that relations would normalize is the trilateral meeting the foreign ministers of Turkey, Azerbaijan and Armenia will hold in New York on Friday," the Turkish President said.

Dennis Sandole: Obama will bring progress and reduce the threat of cold war.

"Isn't it possible to at least abstain from creating new challenges for the process?" Serzh Sargsyan said.

"Serzh Sargsyan's invitation signaled that Armenia is ready to normalize relations with Turkey," Dennis Sandole said.

Vice speaker Hrayr Karapetyan will assume the office till new speaker is elected.