Azeri Defense Minister dissatisfied with OSCE MG activitiesNovember 19, 2007 - 15:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry is dissatisfied with the activity of the OSCE Minsk Group dealing with the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement."The Minsk Group should double efforts. The present activities are not satisfying," Defense Minister Safar Abiyev said at a meeting with newly appointed French military attaché Daniel Chambon. During the meeting Abiyev noted that France and Azerbaijan should strengthen military cooperation, 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |