Armenia-Turkey rapprochement tendency raises serious concerns in BakuNovember 22, 2009 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Obviously, recent aggressive statement of Azeri President is an attempt to pressure Armenia and blackmail international mediators. Azerbaijan's actions are explained by the fact that Munich meeting is the first one after protocol signing ceremony in Zurich, NKR Foreign Policy and Security Social Council Chairman Masis Mailyan told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Armenia-Turkey rapprochement tendency, in isolation from NKR conflict settlement, raises serious concerns in Baku. Also, the statement on withdrawing from negotiation process was voiced during the meeting with South Artsakh settlers. I believe Armenia has to continue talks, trying to achieve trilateral negotiation format and developing effective principles for conflict settlement. Should Azerbaijan dislike the results of consultations, it will have to withdraw from the process, assuming full responsibility for the decision taken," Mailyan emphasized. 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. |