Turkologist rules out war between Turkey and SyriaOctober 17, 2012 - 17:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Armenian expert commented on the role of neighboring countries in the current Turkish-Syrian crisis, and its possible influence on regional developments. “Turkey has long been preparing for its current role,” Turkologist Artak Shakaryan told a news conference in Yerevan. “Saudi Arabia and Qatar are using Turkey’s money to provide ammunition to Syrian rebels. Mercenaries are infiltrating Syria through Turkey. So Turkish authorities can’t very well claim to have a neutral position on the issue,” the expert said. The expert however, ruled out a possibility of a war between Turkey and Syria in the months to come. “Turkey aims at weakening Syria’s position in the region, which in turn, will increase Iran’s vulnerability. Even in case of a war in Iran, no foreign forces will appear in the country, with air strikes to be aimed at the country’s nuclear facilities,” he said. “As for Azerbaijan, were Baku sure of its military excellence it wouldn’t be waiting for a war in neighboring countries to attack Armenia,” the expert concluded. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 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. |