  Andranik Tevanyan: 2008 was force majéur in Karabakh processDecember 26, 2008 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The year of 2008 was force majéur in the Karabakh process, an Armenian expert said. "Russia redoubled its intermediary efforts after five-day war but its interest is first of all conditioned by economic factors," Andranik Tevanyan, head of political economy research center, told a news conference today. Russia decided to frustrate Nabucco gas pipeline construction and promised Baku its support in the Karabakh issue, according to him. Tevanyan also reminded about Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's statement that there are a few unsettled points in the talks' agenda, including the status of Lachin Corridor. "The mediators are anticipating resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," Lavrov said in October.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. 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.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
