  Presidential election in Karabakh "do not have any significance", head of OSCE saysJuly 21, 2007 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Efforts to resolve the conflict in Nagorno Karabakh "should not be hindered by the recent presidential elections, OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos stated. In his statement Miguel Angel Moratinos underlines, the OSCE does not recognize the independence of Nagorno Karabakh and therefore, these elections "should not have any impact or any significance on the solution of the conflict". The Chairman-in-Office reiterated his support to the efforts of Co-Chairs of the Minsk Group to facilitate a peaceful settlement in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, OSCE Press Office reports.   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 |  Related sections Topics Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
