Le Mond: NKR status is a knot impossible to unravelApril 29, 2009 - 21:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - South Caucasus, a permanent point of intrusion in past, was turned into foreign policy laboratory for adjacent countries: Russia, Turkey and Iran, Le Mond French daily reported. "Apr. 22 agreement, route map between Armenia and Turkey served as a proof of situation change. Despite numerous insurmountable differences, significant improvement between the countries has been registered," newspaper observer Mari Jhego noted.The thaw in Russian - Turkish relations dissatisfies Azerbaijan, as back in 1993 Ankara broke ties with Armenia as a sign of solidarity with Azerbaijan. "Enclave status is a knot impossible to unravel. Azeri are protecting their territorial integrity, NKR Armenians are asserting their right for self determination. Settlement of this latent conflict could change situation in the region. Russia, that has no opportunity to supply their military bases after August conflict in Georgia, is also interested in conflict settlement," Le Mond stated. 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 | EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. |