OSCE PA: Karabakh conflict main obstacle for cooperation between South Caucasus countriesSeptember 1, 2008 - 20:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh conflict is the main obstacle for cooperation between the South Caucasus countries, according to Goran Lennmarker, OSCE PA special representative for Nagorno Karabakh."Resolution of the conflict can give a start to close cooperation between the South Caucasus countries," he told reporters in Baku. "Return of displaced persons and establishment of stability in the region is important," he 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |