Bako Sahakyan: NKR recognition by international community on agendaSeptember 28, 2010 - 11:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Arstakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan stated that recognition of NKR by the international community is on the agenda. “Joining Armenia is not discussed,” Segodnya.ua quoted him as saying. “It’s not a conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The conflict burst out between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan, while the latter managed to involve Armenia in it. Yerevan doesn’t recognize NKR independence, unwilling to hamper the peace process.” Sahakyan reminded that he suggested the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs to organize a meeting with the Azerbaijani President. “However, the mediators are unable to realize the initiative due to Baku’s unconstructive approach,” he said, adding that numerous proposals to withdraw snipers were also rejected by Azerbaijan. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |