Any resolution becomes PR-weapon for conflicting sidesMarch 19, 2008 - 16:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - All discussions about occupation of Azerbaijan will be productive only in case of renouncement of formal-juridical determinism, said Sergei Markedonov, head of the Interethnic Relations Department of the Institute for Policy and Military Analysis."Resolution of complicated problems, like the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, urges trust between the sides," he said. "Stepanakert, which was completely destroyed in 1991-92, was reconstructed later. Meanwhile, Shushi which was once predominantly inhabited by Azeris has remained unsettled so far. The fact is that Armenians fear 'a peaceful resolution' that will result in return of 'Shushalars'," he noted. "Are Armenians ready to receive Azeri passports? Are Azeris ready to recognize their rival, Armenians, as their citizens?" "Any adopted resolution becomes a PR-weapon for the conflicting sides," Markedonov resumed. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |