  Bernard Fassier: OSCE MG tries to reconcile basic principles for Karabakh settlement February 10, 2011 - 17:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Upon his arrival in Baku, OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Bernard Fassier said that the mediators try to reconcile basic principles for the Karabakh conflict settlement. The diplomat refrained from commenting on the visit, which is still in progress. “In Armenia we met with the President, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense Minister. In Baku we are going to meet with the Azerbaijani President, foreign and defense ministers,” Novosti Azerbaijan quoted Fassier as saying. On February 9, the mediators were in Yerevan. The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs did not visit Nagorno Karabakh due to bad weather conditions.   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 |  Topic Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
