  NATO INTERESTED IN STABILITY AND SECURITY IN SOUTH CAUCASUSFebruary 4, 2005 - 20:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO is interested in stability and security in the South Caucasus, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy Patrick Hardouin stated in Baku yesterday. He noted that the unsettled conflicts negatively tell on the regional stability and security, which serve as a basis for economic growth and democracy. At the same time NATO is not going to get involved in the settlement of these conflicts, but is however ready to contribute to their fair settlement, the high-ranking NATO official stated.  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 |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
