Peacemaking efforts of Turkey in the Caucasus are intended solely for the external effectJune 1, 2009 - 20:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I view peacemaking efforts of Turkey in the Caucasus as a step intended solely for the external effect rather than for attaining real results, a diplomatic move, pursuing multiple goals," Lev Spivak, director of "JC Public Relations Research" institute stated."First, in response to the continuing unwillingness of the EU to open doors to Turkey to join the European community, Ankara thus is thus demonstrating itself as a leading player in the region. Second, Turkey is thus demonstrating its interest in meeting the interests of its new regional friends. And third, the very fact of the peacekeeping efforts of Turkey is an additional lever of pressure on Azerbaijan." "In this situation, it would be timely to ask three questions. First: whether Turkey is interested in solving the Azerbaijan-Armenian conflict? Second: whether Turkey is able to settle the Azerbaijani-Armenian conflict, considering the polarity of the positions of the parties in the issue over the future of Nagorno-Karabakh? And the third question: whether the United States, Russia, the OSCE or Iran are ready to hand over the mandate of a major peacemaker to Turkey on a goodwill basis?" Day.az cited Spivak as saying. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |