  Officials in Baku prepare for Moscow meeting standing on previous positionsJuly 8, 2009 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan goes to the meeting of presidents in Moscow with the same position, Novruz Mamadov , Head of Department for External Relations of Azerbaijan's Presidential Administration said. According to Mammadov, Azerbaijan's position is in defending the territorial integrity. "The Azerbaijani side continues to believe that the conflict should be resolved peacefully, based on the principle of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. The issue of the status of Nagorno Karabakh can be discussed only within the territorial integrity of the country, he said. This position has always remained the same and it will remain furthermore, " Novruzov said, News-Azerbaijan 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. |
