  OSCE MG: Azeri presidential election shouldn't affect Karabakh talksJuly 18, 2008 - 13:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs are hopeful that the presidential election in Azerbaijan will not affect talks on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. "We are hopeful that the forthcoming election in Azerbaijan won't block the talks. Nevertheless, everything depends on the Azerbaijani government," said Ambassador Matthew Bryza, the U.S. Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group. The election campaign will kick off when the Central Election Committee announces the exact day of the election late this month, Trend Azeri news agency 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 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. |
