South Caucasus lacks securityOctober 1, 2009 - 19:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Following the August war in South Caucasus, the region lacks security, IISS Director of Russian and Eurasian programs Oksana Antonenko said today during Yerevan-Kiev TV bridge on "New Political Landscape in South Caucasus". The expert enumerated several positive moments that may be favorable for the elaboration of such algorithm. It may impart positive impulses to American-Russian relations, increasing EU's role as a stakeholder in security sphere and expected normalization of Armenian-Turkish ties, she said. "Caucasus platform proposed after August war is still in a stagnant state. Progress in the elaboration of a regional algorithm will be possible in case South Caucasian states propose initiatives," expert noted. 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 | 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. |