Sargsyan-Aliyev meeting possible before Azerbaijani presidential electionAugust 1, 2008 - 19:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov doesn't rule out that Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sargsyan may meet before the October 15 presidential election in Azerbaijan. "The possibility of a presidential meeting depends on outcomes of ministerial contacts. If we feel the necessity, everything is possible," Mammadyarov said after talks with his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian."The talks were constructive and useful. We exchanged views on a number of issues and concluded that the talks should be continued," the Azeri Minister said. The Armenian Minister confirmed that an agreement to continue talks for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement on the basis of Madrid proposals was achieved. He informed that the next ministerial meeting may take place in the framework of the UN General Assembly in New York in September 2008. "But we may meet even before the UN session," Minister Nalbandian remarked, RIA Novosti 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 | 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. |