  Aliyev: Baku still interested in Karabakh talksOctober 24, 2008 - 19:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan is still interested in resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said Ilham Aliyev, who officially assumed the office of the Azerbaijani President today. "We still have hope and we think that talks can lead to a fair resolution of the conflict. Territorial integrity of Azerbaijan can't be questioned. Nagorno Karabakh will never be granted independence," he said. "The international law is on our side. We are strengthening our economic power and our positions in the region. Five years ago I pledged to form a strong army. Now, with our military potential, we will promote resolution of the Karabakh problem," Aliyev said, ITAR-TASS 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. |
