Karabakh problem not urgent for Turkish-Armenian relationsFebruary 14, 2009 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh problem was probably discussed during the Russian-Turkish presidential talks in Moscow but it was not among priorities, a Russian expert said. "The visit of Turkish President Gul has followed the talks between Foreign Minister Ali Babacan and his Armenian and Azeri counterparts," Andrey Areshev, expert at the Strategic Culture Fund, told PanARMENIAN.Net "Further activities depend on the policy the new U.S. administration takes up. On the one hand, it gives the sides an opportunity to verify positions; on the other hand, some forces can use the pause for provocations, as it was in case with "Russian arms transfer to Armenia." The international mediators keep saying that they can't make decisions instead of the sides. Meanwhile, despite flows of misinformation poured upon ill-informed publics, Azerbaijan's threats and violations of the ceasefire clearly point out to the side which doesn't want peace," he said. Regional powers - Russia, Turkey and Iran - are not interested in destabilization of South Caucasus, according to him. "Ankara's stability and security platform should be thoroughly studied. Nevertheless, serious disagreement still persists and Turkey's interference in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process will hardly be welcomed by Tehran and Moscow," Areshev 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. |