Armenia should look for common interests with regional neighborsFebruary 13, 2007 - 14:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In connection with recognition of Kosovo's independence a collision of interests of superpowers is possible, stated expert of 'Kavkaz' Analytical Center Manvel Sargsyan. In his words, Russia may recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which will lead to fundamental changes in the region. The expert also underlined that Kosovo's independence will not become a precedent for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, though it will reflect on the solution generally. Manvel Sargsyan also stressed the negative influence on Karabakh issue, which proceeds from Azerbaijan's isolation policy of Armenia. In his words, taking into account the current stage of Karabakh process Armenia should look for common interests with regional neighbors. "Iran and Russia are our allies, but we do not have wide spectrum of strategic interests with these countries," stated the expert underlining the necessity to establish relations with regional neighbors, particularly with Turkey. "For example, Armenia could recognize the North Cyprus Republic in response if Turkey recognized the independence of Nagorno Karabakh," Manvel Sargsyan underscored. 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 considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said. Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani. POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. |