"Madrid principles" is a rather raw framework agreementJuly 15, 2009 - 21:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - For 2 years Armenian society demanded Madrid principles' publication, so it had to happen sooner or later, Caucasus Institute Director, politologist Alexander Iskandaryan told a news conference in Yerevan."In my opinion, there are 2 reasons for Madrid principles' publication. First, it's impossible to protract a conflict any longer and publication of principles is a method of pressure on both countries' societies, a way to arise discussions within the society. Second, there might soon occur some significant events in Armenian-Turkish relations before October, and Ankara will be the initiator of those events," Armenian politologist emphasized. He also added that Madrid principles is a rather raw framework agreement, stressing that within 2 years since the principles were drawn, the parties did not come to an agreement. According to Alexander Iskandaryan, NKR conflict structure does not allow of fast solutions to the issue. 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 | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |