Russia’s FM: all sides in Syrian conflict should stop violenceSeptember 1, 2012 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia’s Foreign Minister is urging other countries to try to persuade all sides in the Syrian conflict to stop the violence. According to AP, Sergei Lavrov said Saturday, Sept 1, that although the international community is united in its desire to see an end to Syria’s bloodshed, there are “rather serious disagreements” on how to achieve that. The minister, in a speech at Moscow’s Institute of International Relations, criticized nations that favor outside military intervention in Syria. “Every foreign player should make all Syrian sides, particularly those with whom they have special influence, stop the violence,” he said. “When they say the government should stop violence first ... that is either naive or a provocation.” 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |