Azeri experts present “their vision of post-conflict settlement in Karabakh”March 19, 2011 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Having felt the uselessness of its military rhetoric, Azerbaijan decided to try a “different approach” to Karabakh issue. On Friday, March 18 in Washington, a group of Azerbaijani experts presented “their vision of post-conflict settlement in Karabakh.” As Jahangir Hajiyev, chairman of the International Bank of Azerbaijan, noted, the business plan presented might serve as an example for other post-conflict territories. “The experts said the rehabilitation of the whole territory will cost approximately US $28,4 million,” he said, adding “Azerbaijan has a huge economic potential to handle the financial aspect of the rehabilitation.” “This is a lot of money for our region, and at his very particular moment only Azerbaijan can actually handle it,” Eldar Ismailov, founder and chairman of the Institute of Strategic Studies of the Caucasus (ISSC) remarked. However, Azeri experts “forgot” that these territories have no relevance to Azerbaijan, also having failed to take into account that the Republic of Artsakh is actively developing in economic, military and governmental sectors, with Azeri blockade as the only thing that hampers its full development. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |