  Statement on Karabakh may be adopted at OSCE ministerial council December 6, 2011 - 09:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the sidelines of the 18th OSCE ministerial council in Vilnius, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Monday, December 5, with OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, ambassadors Igor Popov of Russia, Bernard Fassier of France and Robert Bradtke of the United States as well as amb. Jacques Faure, who will soon replace Mr. Fassier at the post, and OSCE CiO’s personal representative, amb. Andrzej Kasprzyk. Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov was also present at the meeting. The men focused on Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution. They also discussed a possibility of adoption of a joint statement.   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 Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |
