Georgian political analyst labels Georgia-Azerbaijan confederation as bluffAugust 28, 2010 - 11:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian political analyst Paata Zakareishvili has labeled the idea of Georgian-Azerbaijani confederation as a bluff. “New relations with Azerbaijan are dangerous. First, Georgia will inevitably support Baku in the Karabakh issue. Second, the situation in the Armenian-populated Javakheti will deteriorate dramatically. Third, confederation supposes formation of a united army, what can make the region highly inflammable. And finally, the numerous Azerbaijani community, which will become subordinated to Baku exclusively,” Zakareishvili said. According to him, the idea seemed timely several years ago. “As a rule, historical confederative structure of South Caucasus has always been imposed from outside by Persia, Turkey or Russia. As soon as the pressure weakened, confederations collapsed,” Zakareishvili said. Related links: 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |