Mete Hatay: main difference between Cyprus and Karabakh is that Turks and Greeks negotiateNovember 24, 2008 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The main difference between the Cypriot question and the Nagorno Karabakh problem is that Turks and Greeks are engaged in talks in Cyprus, according to the UN plan, said a project leader of Peace and Research Institute of Oslo. "Turks are free to go to the Greek part of the island. People from both sides cross the 'green line'. A part of the Armenian community, some 2000 people, lives in the Turkish territory. All have normal relations but absence of an agreement creates plenty of problems," Mete Hatay told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. He said the presence of Turkish troops in Cyprus is a necessity. However, asked why Turkey opposes existence of the NKR Defense Army, the Turkish Cypriot said that "all problems should be resolved through compromise." The researcher also refrained from speaking about the "Azeri community" on NKR. "To achieve peace in the region, the unrecognized republics should develop a common strategy, taking into account the positions of all interested parties," Mr. Hatay 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. |