Kocharian: Karabakh independence not article of commerceNovember 7, 2007 - 13:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The situation in Nagorno Karabakh is far from being completely settled, although I believe it's possible," Armenian President Robert Kocharian said at Imperial Alexander University of Helsinki. There is a possibility of a stepwise resolution but it should be package deal, according to him. "Independence of Nagorno Karabakh cannot be an article of commerce. No one sells freedom. Selling others' freedom is immoral," the President said. Discussing the problem with Finnish President Tarja Halonen, the Armenian leader focused on Finland's coming presidency in the OSCE. "Finland will attempt to guide the process correctly," Mrs. Halonen remarked. For his part, the President Kocharian noted that during Finland's chairmanship in the EU, Armenia signed cooperation agreements with the European Union and voiced opinion that "in most cases our standpoints meet," ITAR-TASS reports. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |