Yunusov: Baku Should Expect U.S. Pressure in Karabakh IssueNovember 21, 2006 - 13:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I do not know whether Armenia will receive the status of United States' permanent trade partner. A lot of factors, including the geopolitical one, influence on a decision of the kind. But one thing is clear: good times are coming for Armenia and the U.S. economic assistance to Armenia is likely to increase," said Arif Yunusov, the Director of the Department of Conflictology of the Institute of Peace and Democracy. However, in his words, there will be no major changes in the Nagorno Karabakh process, since the periods of elections expected in Armenia and Azerbaijan do not promise any radical moves."However the United States will be nervous about the statements of the Azeri leadership to settle the conflict by force. Azerbaijan will face pressure. Americans will abide by the following principle: if it's impossible to settle the Karabakh conflict now let's prevent war," the Azeri expert said, reports Day.az. Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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. Partner news |