Expert: Baku, Ankara unlikely to fulfill threats against Stepanakert airportOctober 10, 2012 - 16:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian military expert David Jamalyan has voiced skepticism over Turkey and Azerbaijan to fulfill their threats in case Stepanakert airport launches operations. “Turkey and Azerbaijan are unlikely to turn their words into action. I don’t think Turkey will block its airspace (for aircrafts from Armenia), considering the importance of the RA airspace. Moreover, any move of the kind will undermine the interests of various international organizations and countries,” he told a press conference in Yerevan. Dwelling on Azerbaijan’s threats to shoot down NKR-bound airplanes, the expert said, “Azerbaijan is unlikely to do so in view of Armenia’s ability to give an equal response.” In this context Mr. Jamalyan noted that the reaction of Turkey and Azerbaijan to the possible opening of the Stepanakert airport was quite predictable. “This once again proves the strategic character of Turkish-Azerbaijani cooperation,” the expert said, urging Armenia’s public figures to follow President Serzh Sargsyan’s suit, who earlier announced intention to be among the passengers of the first flight operated by the airport. Top stories 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. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |