Karabakh conflict serves Armenian-Turkish reconciliationDecember 5, 2009 - 14:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Almost all what is happening in the South Caucasus is linked to normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations, according to Alexander Iskandaryan, director of Caucasus Institute. "Regional problems, including the Nagorno Karabakh conflict are auxiliary in the process," he said at a joint news conference with expert Harutyun Mesrobyan. "Major actors, specifically OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries are doing their best to remove barriers on the way to Armenian-Turkish reconciliation. Therefore, the latest developments in Karabakh talks somehow serve the Armenia-Turkey process," Mr. Iskandaryan said. Harutyun Mesrobyan, for his part, denied the auxiliary role of Karabakh conflict and set a stress on energy resources routes. "An alterative transit route may be come through Armenia in case of normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations and resolution of the Karbakh conflict," he said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children |