Armenia-Turkey rapprochement tendency raises serious concerns in BakuNovember 22, 2009 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Obviously, recent aggressive statement of Azeri President is an attempt to pressure Armenia and blackmail international mediators. Azerbaijan's actions are explained by the fact that Munich meeting is the first one after protocol signing ceremony in Zurich, NKR Foreign Policy and Security Social Council Chairman Masis Mailyan told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Armenia-Turkey rapprochement tendency, in isolation from NKR conflict settlement, raises serious concerns in Baku. Also, the statement on withdrawing from negotiation process was voiced during the meeting with South Artsakh settlers. I believe Armenia has to continue talks, trying to achieve trilateral negotiation format and developing effective principles for conflict settlement. Should Azerbaijan dislike the results of consultations, it will have to withdraw from the process, assuming full responsibility for the decision taken," Mailyan emphasized. 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. |