New architecture of regional security developing in South CaucasusNovember 27, 2008 - 17:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is extremely interested in a new architecture of regional security developing in South Caucasus, an Armenian MP said"The European Union should see the South Caucasus as a unity. Appearance of new diving lines in inadmissible. At that, the system of European values should be admitted by all states, without exception," said Armen Rustamian, head of the RA NA standing committee on external relations. "We need EU assistance if we want a peaceful resolution of lingering conflicts. Furthermore, we should sign agreements on inadmissibility of use of force. There shouldn't be 'unrecognized' states in the region," he said. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |