ICG Expects Concrete Outcomes of Meeting of Armenian and Azeri PresidentsJanuary 18, 2006 - 18:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The International Crisis Group (ICG) expects concrete outcomes of the February meeting of Armenian and Azeri Presidents Robert Kocharian and Ilham Aliyev, International Crisis Group Vice President Alain Deletroz stated. «I hope there will be outcomes, as the FMs of the two countries held very useful talks. However, everything will depend on whether «chemistry» in human relations between the Presidents will appear. We are all human and after that we are politicians,» he remarked. Answering the question whether the fact that Armenia is closest military ally of Russia can have a negative impact on the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh issue, as Azerbaijan fears the military power of Armenia is based on Moscow's support, Alain Deletroz stated that such moods are really wide-spread in Azerbaijan. «You hear things like that nearly at every turn there. I suppose that deployment of the Russian military base in Armenia can be used by Moscow as an additional factor, stimulating both parties to search for compromise,» the summed up, reported Vremya Novostey. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |