Russian expert does not expect tension in military phase of Karabakh conflictMarch 17, 2007 - 14:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - No tension is expected in the military phase of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict in near and medium term future, Russian journalist and expert on Caucasian region Alan Kasaev told in Yerevan. He stressed that during those 15 years after the cease-fire the world has strongly changed in entire and regional interdependence. There are enough conflict situations in regions of Near East and Middle East and the South Caucasus, and key players on the world political field wouldn't close their eyes on a rise of a new conflict," the expert explained. Besides, according to Kasaev, a serious process of domestic economic and social development is on the way in Armenia and Azerbaijan. "First of all population demands from governments to increase attention at their social and economic needs," he stressed, adding that today it is unlikely to see support for confrontation policy by the significant part of population in both countries. Alongside Kasaev thinks that if the Karabakh conflict "develops into an excessive form", it will be difficult for the sides to find real and active allies. "I am sure that the key of Karabakh settlement lies in peace talks," he concluded, "Novosti-Armenia" reports. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |