  Baku refuses to withdraw snipers from contact lineJuly 8, 2009 - 23:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A proposal to withdraw snipers from contact line was accepted both by Armenian and NKR leaders. The same can't be said for Azeri leaders, MG OSCE Russian Co-Chair Yuri Merzlyakov told a news conference in Yerevan. In his turn, French Co-Chair Bernard Fassier noted that the mediators haven't yet managed to reach agreement with Azeri leaders. "Still, we hope Azeri authorities will agree to withdraw snipers from contact line, which is one of the most important conditions for security provision," Fassier emphasized. On December 4, 2008, 3 Foreign Ministers of MG OSCE member states proposed to withdraw snipers from contact line to increase mutual trust.   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 Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant  Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.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. |
