OSCE MG calls to refrain from maximalist initiatives and belligerent rhetoricJuly 22, 2008 - 15:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs (Ambassador Yuri Merzylakov of the Russian Federation; Ambassador Bernard Fassier of France; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Bryza of the United States) welcome the constructive engagement of Presidents Aliyev and Sargsyan following their June 6 meeting in St. Petersburg and the Co-Chairs' June 27-28 trip to the region, says the Co-chairs' statement posted on the website of the OSCE. "At this important juncture, the Co-Chairs call on all parties to refrain from maximalist initiatives on the ground, at the negotiating table, and in their public statements, and to avoid all belligerent rhetoric, as we work together in pursuit of a peaceful settlement. There is no military solution to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Both Presidents called for invigorated Minsk Group talks during their meeting in St. Petersburg. The Co-Chairs look forward to meeting again with the Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers in the coming weeks to press forward with negotiations on the Basic Principles for the peaceful settlement of the conflict," the statement says. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |