  Latvia stance in Karabakh issue coincides with that of EUOctober 4, 2005 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Latvia's stance in the Nagorno Karabakh issue coincides with that of the European Union. Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga stated it at a news conference upon completion of talks with Azeri President Ilham Aliyev in Baku. Violation of territorial integrity of a sovereign state is «a factor that causes concern», she stated. At the same time Vaira Vike-Freiberga spoke in favor of peaceful settlement of the conflict. «The conflict settlement should base on territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, while NK can get autonomy. This status is similar to those of autonomies available in Europe,» I. Aliyev stated in his turn, reported RFE/RL.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
