NATO NOT CONSIDERING OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE MILITARY BASES IN AZERBAIJAN YETMay 16, 2003 - 19:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Welcoming Azerbaijan's will to enter the NATO, the North Atlantic Alliance leadership does not consider the opportunity of creation of its military bases in the Azeri territory at present. As reported by "Oreanda" Russian agency, NATO secretary general George Robertson made this statement in the Azeri parliament. In his words, from the point of view of accession to the NATO Azerbaijan has the most serious geographic preconditions and economic potential among the countries of the region. In the course of negotiations in Baku Robertson discussed the terms for the country accession to the NATO in 2006-2007. The alliance head stated it at a press conference by the end of his visit to Azerbaijan last evening. In his words, one of the conditions for being invited to the NATO is free and democratic presidential election in Azerbaijan, which will be held this October. At the same time G. Robertson announced support to the policy pursued by Azeri present leader Heydar Aliyev. The NATO head emphasized the conflict unsettled condition weakened the region much. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 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?” 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. Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. |