  Karabakh settlement priority in Russia's foreign policy - Sergey Lavrov  December 26, 2011 - 21:06 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Russia will continue active efforts to achieve political solution to Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Russian Foreign Minister said. “Prevention and resolution of conflicts – is one of the top priorities of our foreign policy,” Sergey Lavrov stressed. “We will continue active efforts towards the political solution to the conflicts in the CIS area, first of all, Nagorno Karabakh and Transdniestria,” APA quoted Lavrov as saying.   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 |  Latest news Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters  Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
