Armenia should isolate Turkey from Karabakh processMay 18, 2010 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The latest developments in Karabakh process arouse concerns, according to director of Akunk analytical center Ruben Hakobyan. “Turkey and Azerbaijan have set themselves a task to change the status quo in the region on the basis of Madrid Principles. It’s not ruled out that approximating positions with Ankara and Baku, Russia will exert leverage on Armenia in the Karabakh issue,” he told reporters on May 18. “There is an impression that Armenia was pushed out of all processes. The OSCE Co-chairing countries can reach an agreement on Karabakh with Turkey and Azerbaijan and then just impose it on Armenia. So, now, the number one task for Yerevan is to isolate Turkey from the Karabakh process,” Hakobyan said. He also stressed the necessity of NKR re-engagement in talks and recognition of its independence by Armenia. 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. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. 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. 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. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |