Iran again offers mediation for Karabakh settlementJuly 2, 2011 - 12:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran supports resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict on the regional level and is ready to make an effort to that end, head of the Iranian parliament said. “We proposed that the conflict should be resolved peacefully and through negotiations,” Ali Larijani told a press conference in Baku, Azeri-Press Agency reported. “The superpowers think about their interests only, and, instead of solving the problems, they are playing for their benefit. The Minsk Group, which continues its activity for many years, has not done anything. In addressing this issue, we prefer regional efforts,” he said, adding that deployment of peacekeeping forces would be efficient if international institutions were independent from superpowers. “Now, stationing peacekeepers would only deteriorate the situation,” Larijani said. 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. |