CMCE President: CoE can't be ideal forum for Karabakh processNovember 29, 2008 - 15:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Miguel Angel Moratinos, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe doesn't think the CoE can be a good forum for resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict."I used to be engaged in resolution of such problems, as OSCE Chairman-in-Office. The dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan should go on and the Committee of Ministers can help creation of the atmosphere of mutual trust," he said. "I do believe we are closer to peace agreement as ever. We'll seize every opportunity to create a good political and diplomatic atmosphere. I call on both sides to continue the dialogue to find a solution to the dispute," Mr. Moratinos 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. |