  OSCE MG: ministerial meeting to mark new stage of Karabakh talksJuly 22, 2008 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Work to settle Nagorno Karabakh conflict suggested by Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents in St. Petersburg in June will be the ground for negotiations between two countries' foreign ministers in Moscow at the beginning of August. "Upcoming negotiations between Azerbaijani and Armenian foreign ministers in Moscow are the beginning of new round marked by the Presidents' in St. Petersburg," French Co-Chair of OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Bernard Fassier said. "The negotiations will be based on Madrid proposals and I am hopeful that the Nalbandian-Mammadyarov meeting will be natural continuation of the presidential talks," Fassier said, 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 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. |
