 EP calls to avoid armed incidents in Karabakh March 17, 2011 - 12:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Parliament is concerned over the situation in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict zone. “We will do our utmost to secure peace and stability in the region. Armed incidents in the conflict zone should be ruled out,” EP President Jerzy Buzek said at a news conference with Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Mr. Sargsyan, in turn, emphasized that official Yerevan’s position in unchangeable: the conflict must be resolved through peaceful efforts. “The OSCE Minsk Group is advancing in the right direction,” he said. Asked about the Armenian-Turkish reconciliation, the PM said that Armenia stands ready to normalize relations without preconditions.   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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
