West tries to penetrate into Asia through South Caucasus bypassing Russia and IranSeptember 24, 2008 - 19:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey and Iran's intention to join the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process is quite understandable in the light of recent developments in the Caucasus, an NKR political scientist said. "The Karabakh problem is not a problem between NKR and Azerbaijan but a regional and even a global problem," David Babayan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Fundamental and geopolitical transformations push regional powers to mediation. The fact is that the West is trying to penetrate into Asia through South Caucasus bypassing Russia and Iran. It's clear that Georgia will spare no effort to join NATO. But the West needs Azerbaijan as well. The future of the South Caucasus depends on the way the Karabakh conflict will be resolved," he said. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |