  Russia won't allow Turkey's mediation in Karabakh processSeptember 9, 2008 - 19:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia will hardly trust Turkey, a pro-Azeri country, as a mediator in the Karabakh process, Svante Cornell, research director of the Stockholm Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, told a PanARMENIAN.Net when commenting on Turkish President Gul's intention to mediate tensions between the Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders. "Besides, Russia, the Co-chair in the OSCE Minsk Group, wants to maintain the format and will hardly allow Turkey into the process," he said. Earlier, Gul said he intends to mediate tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan. "I have enlisted support of my Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan to arrange the meeting. And I am hopeful to receive consent from Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev. I will meet with him soon to discuss the details and will brief on the outcomes of my visit to Armenia," he said. Today he said that the OSCE Minsk Group failed to produce effect during 17 years of its mediation. The Turkey-Armenia and Azerbaijan-Armenia issues are not only bilateral but also territorial, according to him. "The situation in the region has changed. Resolution of conflicts will lead to political and economic stability," Gul said.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
