Rasim Musabekov: Agreement between Armenia and Turkey is only a declaration of intentApril 23, 2009 - 17:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I'm unaware of exact contents of Armenian-Russian agreement. Still, as far as I understand, it's not a binding agreement but only a declaration of intent, some type of a route map for normalization of Armenian -Turkish ties," Azeri politologist Rasim Musabekov told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. The statement Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan made in Turkish Parliament, stipulated for synchronization of ties' normalization and opening of borders with progress in Karabakh conflict settlement. "If presented in this manner, the steps will not arise Azerbaijan's negative reaction. Time has come for effective steps that could turn South Caucasus region into a zone of stability and collaboration. So we must use the chances we currently have," Musabekov stressed. On Apr. 22, 2009, Armenia and Turkey, through the intermediary of Switzerland, conducted intensive work towards normalization and development of ties in the spirit of neighborliness and mutual respect, promoting establishment of peace, safety and stability in the region, joint statement of RA and Turkish Foreign Ministries and Swiss Foreign Affairs Federal Department says. Both countries achieved significant progress and understanding in the process and agreed about mutually acceptable limits for ties' normalization providing a positive perspective for continuation of the process, RA MFA 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 | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Armenia says wants expanded transport, energy connectivity Pashinyan says Armenia is interested in the expansion of connectivity in transport, energy, telecommunications and other directions. Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |