  Edward Nalbandian: Azerbaijan turns deaf ear to international community’s position  September 28, 2010 - 20:59 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - In the statement delivered at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian dwelled on Karabakh conflict settlement issue and Armenia-Turkey relations. The Foreign Minister spoke of Lenin-Ataturk and Stalin - Caucasian Bureau agreements triggering multiple problems in South Caucasus, ministerial press service reported. Dwelling on Karabakh issue, Nalbandian referred to Madrid principles which became a basis for a number of suggestions on conflict settlement. “The last version of Madrid suggestions was submitted at St. Petersburg negotiations, with Armenian side agreeing to accept the document as a basis for further talks. Azerbaijan, however, would accept neither the first not the last of documents, turning a deaf ear to the international community and OSCE MG recommendations,” Nalbandian stressed.   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 |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
