  Lennmarker: Karabakh resolution to bring progress and stability to South CaucasusMay 22, 2008 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani ambassador to Sweden Rafael Ibrahimov met with chairman of the Swedish parliamentary foreign affairs committee, OSCE PA president Goran Lennmarker to discuss the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process, Azerbaijan's integration into European structures and economic development, the Azeri MFA press office reported.Azerbaijan is an important political and economic player in the region, the OSCE PA president said. He emphasized that the soonest resolution of the Karabakh conflict will bring progress and stability to the South Caucasus.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
