Elmar Mammadyarov: Karabakh conflict resolution to affect Armenian-Turkish relationsJanuary 22, 2008 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict will not only improve relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan but also affect the Armenian-Turkish relationship, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov wrote in The Wall Street Journal. "Settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict will help Azerbaijan to serve as a bridge between the European Union and Central Asia. The EU should be interested in stability and economic development of the region, which can satisfy its energy needs. I believe that Armenia will benefit from regional integration and development," Mammadyarov said. According to him, Europe should look for economic integration in the Caspian region as well as in Russia and China. "The Karabakh conflict impedes development of the region," the Azeri FM noted. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |