Moscow to host a meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani MPsOctober 20, 2009 - 20:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At the initiative of Russia's State Duma the meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian deputies will take place in Moscow. As a source in Russia's parliament told PanARMENIAN.Net the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, situation in the region and other issues will be discussed at the meeting. According to the source, the event should confirm the fact that Russia does not intend to leave the Caucasus region and intends to continue its policy aimed at establishing regional stability and conflict resolving. The meeting will be attended by the ambassadors of Armenia and Azerbaijan to Russia Armen Smbatyan and Polad Bul Bul oglu, as well as the representative of the President of Russia on international cultural cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoi. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |