Stepanakert should join talksJune 29, 2009 - 20:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh conflict can be resolved through a compromise to be reached by all sides involved in it, according to Uwe Hallbach, a Caucasus expert for the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin."After the war in Georgia, many turned their eyes on another South Caucasus conflict which emerged before the Georgian confrontation with Abkhazia and South Ossetia," he said. Mr. Hallbach stressed that Stepanakert's wish to participate in ongoing talks is quite justified. He also said that the OSCE Minsk Group's main achievement is the maintenance of ceasefire. As to transfer of OSCE MG mandate to the UN, the expert said it would be perfect if all sides agreed. "Nevertheless, there are a number of scenarios which could be realized with agreement of all sides. The problem is that any suggestion arouses discontent of one of the sides," he said. "The conflict is a huge obstacle for regional development, but it will not see soonest resolution." Dwelling on positive aspects of the recent processes, Mr Hallbach noted the Armenian-Turkish thaw. "However, being formally an Azeri territory, Karabakh hampers normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey," 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |