Aliyev's statements meant to exert pressure on ArmeniaNovember 28, 2008 - 15:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's statements can be explained by the world crisis, which certainly affected Azerbaijan's economy and also by a new trend of the Karabakh conflict, which emerged after adoption of the Moscow declaration, according to a Russian expert.In an interview with RAI International Italian language channel, Ilham Aliyev stated that the declaration "doesn't contain a provision reading that Azerbaijan obliges to refrain from a military resolution of the conflict and therefore, any kind of measures, including use of force and admissible." "The world crisis did affect Azerbaijan and under the circumstances, unsettlement of the Karabakh conflict can be used as a tool distracting the population from urgent issues," Andrey Areshev, expert at the Strategic Culture Foundation, commented to a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "After adoption of the Moscow declaration, the OSCE MG co-chairs showed inclination to include Nagorno Karabakh in talks. They also seemed to share Armenia and NKR's concerns that their security will be jeoparadized in case of unilateral concessions on their part. At that same time, Azerbaijan could cherish illusions that Moscow compels Armenia to unilateral concessions. In this context, Aliyev's statements look like extra psychological pressure on Armenia. Incorrect interpretation of the international law and ongoing threats nullify the outcomes of Moscow talks," he said. "Besides, Aliyev did not take into account that he gave his interview in Italy, a leading EU state which is extremely interested in peaceful resolution of regional conflicts in the Caucasus," Areshev said. 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 | 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. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |