Medvedev, Aliyev to focus on Karabakh problemJuly 1, 2008 - 14:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of Russia Dmitry Medvedyev and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev will focus on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement during the talks to be held in the framework of Medvedev's formal visit to Azerbaijan on July 3-4, according to Russia's Ambassador to Azerbaijan."As you know, Russia is not the only co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group but works together with the United States and France," Vasiliy Istratov said, adding that under historical circumstances, Russia was urged to play a constructive role in resolution of the Karabakh conflict and will do the utmost of its power for it. "The heads of state will have a detailed conversation on the issue," Amb. Istratov said, Trend Azeri news agency reports. 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 | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |