Karabakh talks shouldn't be stopped during election periodJanuary 23, 2008 - 14:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "It would be interesting to know the results of the talks new Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan will hold on the issues under discussion," said Dennis Sammut, Executive Director of LINKS.Karabakh talks should not be stooped for the period of elections. "Everyone in Baku and Yerevan knows that the problem unites the society. On the whole, leadership and opposition both in Armenia and Azerbaijan do not differ on the Karabakh problem. I do not rule out that election campaigns will suspend the settlement process but the presidential hopefuls have programs which can really encourage talks. In my opinion, the candidates should assure their voters that they feel responsibility for the Karabakh process. I hope that this year will not be just waste of time," Mr Sammut said, Day.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 | 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. |