Karabakh conflict escalation to jeopardize Azerbaijan existenceNovember 6, 2008 - 14:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has been extremely intractable in the process of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement so far and even demanded return of NKR under its jurisdiction, what was absolutely inadmissible for the Armenian side, said Arayik Stepanyan, a corresponding member at the Russian Academy of Geopolitical Studies. Georgia's fruitless attempt to use force in South Ossetia restrained Azerbaijan's ardor, according to him. "The Georgian aggression proved that resumption of hostilities in Nagorno Karabakh is impossible and the sides took the diplomatic truck. Under the circumstances, Russia took the initiative the U.S. had to agree to. Thanks to Russia, the Karabakh process entered a balanced and diplomatic stage," Dr. Stepanyan said. "Now, Azerbaijan and Armenia will have to reach a compromise, essential to stabilize the Caucasus, where the interests of the U.S., Russia, Europe and Arab states interlace. To prevent further escalation, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a declaration envisaging a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Azerbaijan knows that resumption of war can question its existence as a state," he said, Russkaya Liniya reports. 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 | 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. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. |