Current stage of Karabakh frozen conflict damages whole regionNovember 13, 2007 - 14:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It is very important to find a resolution to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, which would satisfy both sides and guarantee peace in the region, Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev told reporters in Baku November13, when commenting on Bulgaria's stance on the issue."The current state of 'lingering conflict' damages both Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well as the whole region," Stanishev said. "The OSCE Minsk Group has been involved in the conflict settlement for many years and during its chairmanship at the OSCE in 2004 Bulgaria seriously contributed in bilateral negotiations," he said. "Bulgaria, as an EU member country, and as a country related to the region, wishes the region well and stability and thinks it necessary to find a lasting solution to the conflict," he said, Trend 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 | 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. |