U.S. not going to dispute Russia's interests in South CaucasusDecember 11, 2007 - 14:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States and Azerbaijan have the possibility to establish a trilateral strategic partnership. However, the U.S. doesn't intend to dispute Russia's interests in the South Caucasus, said Daniel Fried, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.Russia will remain the leading factor in the South Caucasus, he added "It would be unwise to stand against Russia. We eye the region as an open space for development of cooperation with Middle Asia and South Caucasus. The United States, Russia and Azerbaijan can establish trilateral partnership beneficial for all of us and the entire region," Mr Fried said, APA 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 | 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. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |