  ICG: Azerbaijani and Armenian President should resume talksJanuary 21, 2008 - 13:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - If Azerbaijan and Armenia want a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the leaders of both states should undertake to explain the advantages of the future agreement to their publics, said Sabine Freizer, Director of the Europe Program of the International Crisis Group.The conflict will be settled after complete withdrawal of Armenian troops from the territories surrounding Nagorno Karabakh and return of Azeri refugees to their homes, according to her. "Only peace and mutual trust can solve problems. It will certainly take a long time but the Presidents should work for soonest resumption of talks," she said, 1news.az 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 |  Topic Latest 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. |
