  Renewed war isn’t solution to Karabakh issue, Armenian President says October 24, 2011 - 21:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is confident that a renewed war is not a solution to Karabakh issue; the conflict leads to instability and tension, increasing differences, stirring up national and religious issues, posing danger to safety of other states, Armenian President stated. As Serzh Sargsyan noted in his October 24 statement at Lomonosov Moscow State University, over 20 years ago, people of Nagorno Karabakh fulfilled their right for freedom and independence, which they protected in unequal war, started by Azerbaijan. “Over the last years, OSCE Minks Group took great efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement of conflict. I’d like to express gratitude to Dmitry Medvedev who for many years worked towards progress in Karabakh settlement,” Armenian leader said. “Armenia’s position in supporting rapid and peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict remains unchanged,” the President concluded.   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 |  Topic Latest 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. |
