  Israel supports efforts for Karabakh conflict peaceful resolution May 3, 2011 - 09:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pinchas Avivi, political director at the Israeli Foreign Ministry, has said that Israel supports the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair states to achieve a settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. “A peace settlement of the conflict will make an important contribution to regional stability in the Caucasus and assist in making the Caucasus a region of cooperation, not confrontation. Israel welcomes the steps taken by the president of Armenia and the president of Azerbaijan to hold meetings, conversations and negotiations in order to reach an agreed-upon solution to the NK conflict. A peaceful solution to the conflict will be most highly welcomed by Israel,” he said. The remarks followed the statement by Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijani Mikhail Lavon, who said that Israel “supports territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.” Meanwhile, a source in the Israeli MFA told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, that amb. Lavon did not make a statement of the kind.   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 |  Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.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. |
