Analyst: Russian, Azeri FMs meeting won’t change situation with KarabakhMay 24, 2013 - 13:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Moscow meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Azerbaijan won’t affect the cardinal differences in the countries’ bilateral ties, a political analyst said. According to Alexander Skakov, the future of the Karabakh conflict settlement and relations with Iran remain in the focus of attention here. “The issue with the status quo in the Karabakh conflict is still undetermined, the question remaining as to what the former will be replaced by,” the expert said. “However, even a meeting between the leaders of Russia and Azerbaijan wouldn’t alter the situation. Also, the Karabakh conflict is far from being a priority on Washington’s agenda, with the U.S. currently more interested in Iran, situation in Georgia and Georgian-Armenian relations. Washington’s goal is clear enough: strengthening its influence in Georgia, as well as trying to weaken Russia’s presence in Armenia,” vesti.az quoted the expert as saying. Top stories The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. Partner news | idcoin: New tool in IDBank’s loyalty system IDBank has announced the launch of idcoin, a new tool in the customer loyalty system. U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. |