Hayk Demoyan: Protocols contain no precondition on NKR issueOctober 5, 2009 - 16:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ankara has to be more interested in Protocols' confirmation of self determination right than Armenia does, Genocide Museum Director Hayk Demoyan told a news conference in Yerevan. "Protocols are criticized by many who assert the documents stipulate for territorial integrity principle and leave out the nation's self determination right. This is seen as a precondition for NKR conflict settlement issue. Still, I believe, Protocols contain no preconditions on NKR issue," Hayk Demoyan noted, adding that the documents could pose danger to Armenia, should they clearly stipulate for Armenia's acknowledging Azerbaijan's territorial integrity. He reminded that Cyprus issue is Turkey's crucial problem, with Turkish diplomacy taking every effort for Cyprus Turks' self determination rights acknowledgement. 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. |