U.S: most influential countries in Karabakh process are the conflicting partiesJune 14, 2008 - 15:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Public affairs officer at the U.S. embassy in Azerbaijan, Mr Jonathan Henick said he sees no alternative to a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.Status-quo was not to the advantage of Azerbaijan, according to him. "War may be a tragedy for the sides. That's why we should work for a peaceful settlement of the conflict and will see the effect of our endeavors," he said. Settlement of the conflict depends on the level of mutual confidence between the sides. Mediation of influential countries having interests in the region may help increase the level of confidence between the sides. However, I think neither Azerbaijan nor Armenia will accept peacekeeping forces from Turkey and Russia only. The co-chair countries bring opportunities to mobilize the international community. It is necessary for humanitarian assistance, for organization of peacekeeping forces, etc. Certainly, the most influential countries in this process are the conflicting parties," Mr Henick said, the Azeri Press Agency 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |