Armenian Minister: Karabakh people already made their decisionApril 21, 2011 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As part of his official visit to Romania, Armenian Minister of Science and Education Armen Ashotyan met with Romanian Minister of Education, Research and Innovation Daniel Funeriu. During a press conference following the meeting, Ashotyan was asked to comment on the Romanian President’s statement in Baku about Nagorno Karabakh and say whether it will hamper the Armenian-Romanian cooperation in the field of education. Ashotyan said that the bilateral cooperation with Romania in the field is based on civilized commonalities, but not on geopolitical and economic interests. Ashotyan noted that the Karabakh conflict settlement is based on three main principles – the nation’s right to self-determination, peace settlement of conflicts and territorial integrity. According to the Minister, Karabakh people, using the right to decide on their own destiny, made a decision long ago, while any opinion, which contradicts this decision and stance of the international community, cannot affect the fate of Artsakh. On April 20, during his visit to Azerbaijan, Romanian President said that Karabakh is a part of Azerbaijan. 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 | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |