We have to preclude deployment of peacemakers in NKR conflict zoneJuly 16, 2009 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deployment of peacemaking forces in conflict zone is fraught with danger, so any attempts at this should be precluded, Head of Analytical Center for Globalization and Regional Collaboration Stepan Grigoryan told a news conference in Yerevan. "We mustn't allow of peacemaking forces' deployment, especially those from MG OSCE member states, as well as those pursuing their own interests in the region," Armenian expert stated, reminding about activities of Russian peacemaking forces in South Ossetia. Dwelling on the possibility of ceding certain territories to Azerbaijan, Stepan Grigoryan noted that the issue could be discussed only upon reception of real guarantees for NKR security provision. 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. |