Armenia-Turkey rapprochement opens new possibilities for NKR conflict settlementNovember 2, 2009 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "EU is confident Armenia-Turkey rapprochement will open new possibilities for NKR settlement. RA-Turkey normalization creates positive dynamics. In a situation where Armenian government has to face a number of issues simultaneously, the normalization provides a possibility to focus on further issues. I believe Armenian authorities understand that status-quo on NKR can't last forever," EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Ambassador Peter Semneby stated.According to him, specific concessions are not to be discussed at the moment. " Madrid principles specify solutions for both parties. Concessions are made on both sides, and the most complicated issues, such as Karabakh status, are put off. Still, both parties progressed along the way of discussing solution mechanisms. Should a positive atmosphere be created other issues will also be detailed on," Swiss diplomat emphasized, Vremya Novostey reported. 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”. |