Expert: resumption of hostilities more likely than resolution of Karabakh conflict in 2009December 26, 2008 - 16:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The forces speaking of final resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict in 2009 imply surrender of territories to Azerbaijan, an Armenian expert said."In my opinion, resumption of hostilities is more likely than resolution of the conflict next year," Andranik Tevanyan, head of political economy research institute, told a news conference today. The Karabakh conflict can be resolved through compromise, since Baku is not ready to make concessions, according to him. "Ilham Aliyev has great ambitions. He says that after regaining Karabakh, Azerbaijan will invade the Syunik region of Armenia to pave a direct way to Nakhijevan. Under the circumstances, speaking of mutual concessions is ridiculous," Tevanyan said. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |