New war in Karabakh will cause irreversible regional processes![]() ![]() PanARMENIAN.Net - “Peace, Security and Stability in South Caucasus” conference was held in the French parliament on March 25 on the initiative of Social Democrat Hunchakian Party (SDHP) and Armenian organizations in France. “Peace and stability on the South Caucasus are not mere words but a pressing problem for the entire region and the international community. These can be guaranteed only if the countries of the region enjoy neighborly relations,” SDHP chairman Sedrak Achemian said in his remarks. As to Azerbaijan’s aggressive behavior, he said: “Should Baku unleash a new war in Karabakh, it will cause irreversible processes not only in Azerbaijan but throughout the region.” ![]() ![]() The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now. ![]() ![]() Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |