  Turkey can support Karabakh process but not mediateMarch 3, 2009 - 14:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As a member of the OSCE Minsk Group, Turkey can support endeavors for resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict but it is not a mediator, OSCE MG French Co-chair Bernard Fassier said. For his part, U.S. Co-chair Matt Bryza said Ankara can facilitate regional peace. "I am hopeful that Turkey understands that normalization of relations with Armenia should not be linked to Karabakh problem," 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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
