OSCE prepares new meeting of Armenian, Russian and Azerbaijani PresidentsFebruary 11, 2011 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Active consultations between Azerbaijan, Russia and Armenian Foreign Ministers are in progress, according to Russian ambassador to OSCE. As Anvar Azimov noted at OSCE Permanent Council sitting in Vienna, the frequency of meetings proves the parties conduct serious work aimed at achievement of specific results. “Thus, a foundation for a new summit of the 3 countries presidents is being prepared,” he said. Azimov urged for constructive and interested discussion of crisis management in Caucasus region. “Discussion of the issue both in Russia-EU and OSCE framework will promote settlement of conflicts, and help achieve agreement between the parties involved,” ITAR-TASS quoted him as saying. 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 | 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. |