  OSCE M expects "good results" from Nalbandian-Mammadyarov meetingMay 5, 2008 - 17:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Although the meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers will be a familiarization, we do expect good results, said French Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group."This meeting due on the threshold of the CoE Foreign Ministers' session will show to what extent the parties are ready to continue working," Ambassador Bernard Fassier said. The mediators will not introduce any cardinal proposals, according to him. "However, we will discuss our regional visit and the possibility of a presidential meeting that may take place during the 12th international energy conference in Saint Petersburg from June 6 to 8, Azeri Press Agency reports.   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 |  Related sections 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. |
