Most Azeris think there will be no war in KarabakhMarch 13, 2007 - 21:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azeri political scientist Rasim Musabekov has published the outcomes of a survey held among 1000 people in 15 regions and 12 town of Azerbaijan in December 2006.12,7% of Azerbaijani citizens think that war in Nagorno Karabakh will be resumed. 46,7% suppose that "neither war no peace" situation will be maintained. 38,4% await progress in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. 59,4% sweep aside any idea of compromise. 11,5% spoke out for "granting a cultural autonomy and local self-government system" to Nagorno Karabakh. 9,5% think that Karabakh may be granted autonomy similar to Nakhichevan's one. 11,1% consider that the status of "the self-proclaimed republic should be determined through a referendum under a condition that the Azeri refugees will return to their homes," reports Novosti Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has many times stated that Azerbaijan is ready to fight for Karabakh. In an interview with a Turkish newspaper last October he said "war is never excluded." 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |