Markedonov: World Leaders Seem to PR on Karabakh IssueJuly 17, 2006 - 14:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The G8 summit will never force the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents to sign any agreement on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, head of the International Relations Department at the Institute of the Political and Military Analysis Sergey Markedonov told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. In his words, there is no universal solution that would satisfy both Armenia and Azerbaijan. "There is no compromise political figure, that is why Yerevan and Baku pursue their own lines. At that we should not forget about Stepanakert's interests. There are no new and progressive ideas today. The world leaders including Russia seem to PR on the Karabakh issue," he stressed. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |