Lingering conflict resolution to be listed as Lithuania's OSCE chairmanship priorityNovember 30, 2010 - 16:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Resolution of protracted conflicts will be one of the priorities of Lithuania's chairmanship to the OSCE, Foreign Minister Audronius Azubalis said prior to Lithuania's assuming the OSCE chairmanship in January 2011. “Solving the problem of protracted conflicts will be one of the priorities of Lithuania's chairmanship of the OSCE. We see how the unresolved conflicts hamper development of these countries and prevent more intense European integration,” said Azubalis. “It is important to maximally use the existing formats of negotiations and not to rush. In the case of the South Caucasus, it is the Geneva discussions and OSCE Minsk Group. We fully trust the chairs of these formats of negotiations and it is our duty to ensure their unimpeded work,” said Azubalis. Lithuanian Foreign Minister resolved to appoint experienced diplomat Giedrius Cekuolis as a representative for protracted conflicts; personal representative of OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk will continue to work with the Minsk Group, Trend 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 | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |