Frozen relations between Armenia and Turkey can't last eternallyJuly 28, 2008 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian political scientist Zurab Todua does not see a sensation in the talks between Turkey and Armenia. "Such talks have been held at times almost since the first day of existence of independent Armenia. As is known, former president of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan directly set the task to his subordinates to search for opportunities to resolve the problems in the Armenian-Turkish relations, including the opening of borders, restoration of transportation communication and problem of the Armenian Genocide. But he failed to do it," he said. "Yet the frozen relations between the two states can't last eternally. Nagorno Karabakh is too expensive for Armenia which is isolated from all regional economic projects. The people can bear miseries encouraged by patriotic spirit only for a short historical period I think most Armenian residents will treat the fact of talks at least with understanding. Although, there will also be exceptions. There will be people, who will call it a "betrayal of national interests" and "surrender positions", and "indulgence," he noted. Russia will not make a tragedy of the Armenian-Turkish talks, according to Todua. "Everyone is aware that the attempt to normalize contacts between the two states is pragmatic. Armenia will not stop being the strategic and military and political ally of Russia after it reconciles with Turkey. On the contrary, Russia, which maintains close trade and economic relations with Turkey, will have more opportunities for new perspective and large scale projects, which Armenia can join, though theoretically. Like in other regions of the world, to separate from a big neighbor, means to doom people to miseries and hardships, deprive them of various opportunities. For which strategic purposes and tasks does Armenia need to follow the West and separate from Russia? This question has no logical answer. It means that such talks are unfounded," he resumed, Day.az reports. 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. |