  RA FM: Armenia has not approved Madrid PrinciplesJuly 20, 2009 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has not approved the Madrid Principles concerning NKR conflict settlement, RA FM Edward Nalbandyan said during a joint press conference with EU acting chairman and Swedish Foreign Minister Karl Bildt, answering a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent's question. "Armenian side has never made any official statement on approving Madrid Principles. We just announced that they serve as basis for talks," Mr. Nalbandyan stressed. Commenting upon Azeri FM Elmar Mamedyarov's statement on Armenian forces withdrawal having been discussed during talks, Edward Nalbandyan said that the issue hadn't been touched upon.   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 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. |
