Madrid principles do not offer final solution to NKR issueJuly 16, 2009 - 21:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "No real progress has yet been registered in NKR negotiations Vladimir Zakharov , Head of MGIMO Caucasus Research Center said at Yerevan -Moscow Space Bridge, entitled "RA and Azeri Presidents' meeting in Moscow. Is progress in negotiations possible?""Non-participation of NKR representatives in negotiations is the negative aspect of negotiations in question. NKR has to be involved in negotiation process," Russian expert emphasized. Dwelling on Madrid principles, Vladimir Zakharov noted that they do not offer final solution to NKR issue. According to him, peaceful negotiations are out of question until Azeri authorities go on with their military rhetoric. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |