Aliyev urges OSCE MG to make Armenia admit revised Madrid PrinciplesJune 10, 2010 - 11:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said his country expects the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs to influence Armenia and make it admit the revised Madrid Principles, which are on the table. “If the situation persists, the issue will remain open, what is unacceptable for Baku. I have always said that Azerbaijan will not be engaged in an imitation of talks. So, either the things will get moving or the issue will be settled in other way, which is a military solution,” Aliyev said. “No variant can be excluded and we should be ready for all. We are hopeful that the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries will use their power to compel Armenia to admit the revised Madrid Document for further elaboration of a peace agreement,” AzerTag quoted him 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |