Vahram Atanesyan: Azeri foreign policy in crisis situationDecember 16, 2010 - 18:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - No serious progress was observed in Karabakh conflict settlement in 2010, according to the head of foreign relations committee at Artsakh parliament Vahram Atanesyan. As he noted in a conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Armenian government succeeded in retaining of the so-called negotiation rhythm. “Armenian diplomacy success was most clearly perceived at OSCE summit in Astana, where the country was presented in a favorable light, in contrast to Azerbaijan.” “I believe, Azeri foreign policy is currently in crisis situation,” Atanesyan remarked. 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. |