Ashot Gulyan: Not All Items of OSCE MG Statement Acceptable to NKR and ArmeniaJuly 6, 2006 - 17:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Latest proposals of co-chairs of the OSCE MG for settlement of the NK conflict can serve a basis for talks on settlement of the Karabakh conflict, NKR Speaker Ashot Gulyan stated at a news conference in Stepanakert. In his words, not all provisions of the statement in question are acceptable to the NK leadership and Armenia. «Making public proposals on basic settlement principles by the mediators is aimed at launching public intercourse by the parties to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. By that the MG co-chairs provide an opportunity to the parties to find a solution to the problem on their own,» the NKR Speaker remarked. Ashot Gulyan expressed positive opinion on the future settlement being a comprehensive one judging from MG co-chairs' statements. Speaking of the opportunity to solve the issue this year he underscored that the situation in Azerbaijan and the behavior of Azeri authorities evidence that Baku is not ready to a settlement. «The agreement of the Azeri party to dialogue with NK will signal that Azerbaijan really wants to solve the conflict,» the NKR Speaker said. As of the opportunity to send a peacekeeping contingent to the Karabakh conflict zone, Gulyan remarked «conversations on a peacekeeping operation are early.» Calling peacekeeping forces a guarantor of sustaining peace and fulfillment of an agreement between the parties, the Speaker emphasized that the cease-fire is sustained without third parties, which is possible in the future as well, reports IA De-Facto. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |