RA President: armament drive and bellicose statements cannot promise good future for our childrenJune 23, 2010 - 13:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said that Armenia has repeatedly called on Azerbaijan to use the two countries’ possibilities for the establishment of stability and development in the region. “The armament drive and bellicose statements cannot promise a good future for our children,” Sargsyan said during a sitting on Security and Development in the South Caucasus - Armenia’s Role at Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Germany. The President noted that he says this as a man, who has gone through an imposed war, enjoyed the glory of victory, but will never forget the sorrows caused by the war. “Finally, as soon as economic integration processes are launched in the region, it will be easier to resolve the Karabakh conflict and secure safe and prosperous life for our peoples, in contrast to the current atmosphere of distrust and doubts,” he emphasized, the presidential press service 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. 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. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |