Igor Popov: prompt results can be expected in Karabakh issueJune 7, 2011 - 14:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Igor Popov said at the line of contact between the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani armed forces that the process of the Karabakh conflict settlement has been intensified and prompt results can be expected in it. According to U.S. Co-Chair Robert Bradtke, the OSCE Minsk Group is aimed at a peaceful resolution of the conflict. That’s why the Co-Chairs believe it is necessary to hold frequent meetings between representatives of the parties to the conflict. French Co-Chair Bernard Fassier said, for his part, that the mediators are interested in a peace settlement of the conflict and see necessity in intensifying talks, Trend News reported. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |