Galust Sahakyan: Artsakh can't be part of AzerbaijanJuly 24, 2009 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Publication of Madrid principles doesn't spell fast settlement of NKR conflict. "Co-Chairs believed it necessary to start an open discussion on negotiation process and it's a very positive step," RPA Parliamentary Faction Leader Galust Sahakyan told a news conference today. Sahakyan estimated Madrid principles as a progress in negotiation and emphasized that establishment of Artsakh status through self-determination was first specified in Madrid principles. Galust Sahakyan stressed that issues of security guarantees and refugees' return remain unresolved and need serious discussion. He repeated that Artsakh status is the most important issue to Armenia, while others are secondary ones. "Artsakh can't be a part of Azerbaijan." Galust Sahakyan concluded. 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. |