Alexander Karavayev: Karabakh conflict resolution impossible in near futureOctober 10, 2008 - 14:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is unreal in the near future, said Alexander Karavayev, head of political forecast service at Moscow information and analytical center for post soviet studies.Resolution is possible with combination of three major factors, according to him. "First, change of format of talks and acceptance of Turkey's Caucasus Platform. With strengthening of bilateral relations, some progress will be possible in 2010-2011. The second factor depends on development of economic situation in Azerbaijan. If this country works out a new model of successful development, Armenia might move toward resolution of the conflict. The third factor is conditioned by Armenia's domestic affairs," Karavayev said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |