International community expects serious progress in Karabakh talksJune 8, 2007 - 17:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Ambassador to NATO Samvel Mkrtchyan met in Brussels with Sir Brian Fall, UK Special Representative for the South Caucasus to discuss a scope of issues including the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and expectations from the forthcoming presidential meeting in Saint Petersburg. They also referred to the Armenia-NATO relations and some regional problems.The parties to conflict have a possibility to come to an agreement, according to Sir Brian Fall. Alluding to G8 Foreign Ministers' May 30 statement in Potsdam, the British diplomat said the international community expects a considerable breakthrough in the talks. The resolution of the Karabakh conflict will contribute to formation of the South Caucasus as a political element and promote economic development. Samvel Mkrtchyan also briefed on the Armenia-NATO cooperation as well as programs underway, the RA MFA press office 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |