  EU, Armenian stand on Karabakh conflict resolution coincideDecember 23, 2008 - 17:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The statements by Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, accord with the position of Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, a diplomatic source told PanARMENIAN.Net "The EU welcomes the Moscow declaration of November 2 and the Helsinki declaration of December 4, which confirm the sides' aspiration for a peaceful resolution of the Karabakh conflict," Mr Solana said Tuesday. His words prove that the European Union and official Yerevan's positions on resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict coincide, the source 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 |  Related sections Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
