  Michael Spindelegger: Karabakh conflict one of key issues for EU June 19, 2010 - 11:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger has said that Nagorno Karabakh conflict remains one of the key issues for the European Union. “Austria supports the endeavors of the OSCE Minsk Group for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. I am hopeful that Armenia and Azerbaijan will bridge the gap to secure a peaceful agreement,” he said, the Azeri Press Agency reported.  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 Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters  Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.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”.U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. |
