Armenian-Turkish process is a big geopolitical gameDecember 26, 2009 - 14:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Each side wants to derive benefit from the ongoing Armenian-Turkish dialogue, according to Azerbaijani expert Arif Yunus."It's a real geopolitical game. We should not think that Turkey cares about resolution of Karabakh conflict or protection of Azerbaijan's interests. Turkey will drag out ratification of protocols unless it tears the guts out of the process," he said. At that he assured that the U.S. will never blackmail Turkey. "The U.S. will never dare to spoil relations with Turkey. President Obama will never refer to 1015 events as 'genocide'. So, no breakthrough can be expected in Armenian-Turkish dialogue until Turkey turns the process to it advantage," he said, 1news.az 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |