CHIRAC'S STATEMENT ON KARABAKH SETTLEMENT VIA MUTUAL AGREEMENTS BAKU DIPLOMATIC FAILUREFebruary 17, 2003 - 18:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The recent statement of French president Jacques Chirac on the necessity to settle the Nagorno Karabakh conflict via mutual agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan is evidence of official Baku diplomatic failure. As reported by "Arminfo" agency, said leader of Democratic party of Azerbaijan Sardar Jalaloghlu when commenting on Chirac's statement at a joint press conference with Vladimir Putin in Paris. Leader of another opposition party - "Musavat" - Isa Ghambar considers such a situation to be a consequence of Heydar Aliyev's foreign policy failure. Opposition leaders also note that until now Heydar Aliyev has widely advertised his friendship with Jacques Chirac, calling him an influential European politician, who frankly wishes a "fair" settlement of the Karabakh conflict. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |