Azeri MPs don't mind meeting Armenian counterpartsFebruary 11, 2008 - 13:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azeri MPs do not have anything against a joint PACE conference with Armenian counterparts, head of the Azerbaijani delegation to PACE Samed Seyidov said. "We do not mind a meeting with Armenian colleagues, as it was proposed by Lord Russell-Johnston. On the contrary, we do welcome the initiative. However, the talks should focus on resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict but not on improvement of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan," Mr Seyidov said, ANS-PRESS reports. Earlier, chairs of the Azeri parliamentary committees declined Lord Russell-Johnston's proposal. 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 recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |