Armenia will recognize Karabakh in case of renewed Azeri violence: PMMay 11, 2016 - 14:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia will have to recognize Nagorno Karabakh’s independence, should Azeri-instigated violence continue, RFE/RL Armenian Service cited Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan as saying on Wednesday, May 11. “The President made his position on the issue very clear,” Abrahamyan said. “There is no such necessity for now.” Asked about the delay with the agreement on mutual military assistance between Armenia and Karabakh, Abrahamyan said: “There's no delay. The agreement is in the preparatory phase.” 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |