Armenia-Turkey rapprochement opens new possibilities for NKR conflict settlementNovember 2, 2009 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "EU is confident Armenia-Turkey rapprochement will open new possibilities for NKR settlement. RA-Turkey normalization creates positive dynamics. In a situation where Armenian government has to face a number of issues simultaneously, the normalization provides a possibility to focus on further issues. I believe Armenian authorities understand that status-quo on NKR can't last forever," EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Ambassador Peter Semneby stated.According to him, specific concessions are not to be discussed at the moment. " Madrid principles specify solutions for both parties. Concessions are made on both sides, and the most complicated issues, such as Karabakh status, are put off. Still, both parties progressed along the way of discussing solution mechanisms. Should a positive atmosphere be created other issues will also be detailed on," Swiss diplomat emphasized, Vremya Novostey reported. 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 | Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children |