Expert: Determination of Karabakh's status may take some 10 yearsJune 13, 2007 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Saint Petersburg meeting of Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan was an advance in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process, deputy director and fellow of Russia and Eurasia Program of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Cory Welt told a news conference in Yerevan."Determination of the status of Nagorno Karabakh may take some 10 years. So, Armenia and Azerbaijan can lead a quiet life. To be honest, we hoped that the sides will come to an agreement, but in vain. I suppose alternative ways of settlement should be sought for," the U.S. expert said. Mr Welt underscored that use of force in Karabakh conflict should be prevented by all means. "We should search for a political compromise. However neither of the sides is ready for it," he said. 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 | Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations. French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province. Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC. CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. |