  OSCE MG: Karabakh status in exchange for 5 regionsMay 24, 2008 - 19:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The OSCE Minsk Group feared frustration of talks and end of the peaceful process, the MG French Co-chair Bernard Fassiersaid."Fortunately, our fear was dispersed after meetings with the heads of Armenia and Azerbaijan and officials from both sides. Presently, talks are held on return of five regions forming the security belt around Karabakh. After that, the OSCE proposes to determine Karabakh's status. Upon return of five regions, Karabakh is free to proceed to status talks with Azerbaijan," Amb. Fassier said, Bakililar.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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
