OSCE MG Co-Chairs to Meet in WashingtonOctober 18, 2005 - 14:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group are expected to meet in Washington this weekend or early next week, reported OSCE MG Russian Co-Chair Yuri Merzlyakov. In his words, the US, French and Russian Ambassadors need to hold consultations and discuss the current stage of the Nagorno Karabakh peace process. Merzlyakov has denied the opportunity for the Co-Chairs to visit the region in October. The arrangement of the MG Co-Chairs' meeting with Azeri and Armenian FMs in Ljubljana has not been finally adjusted yet, he also remarked. Only after the Ljubljana meeting of the diplomats the further plans and actions of the OSCE MG may be spoken about, reported IA Regnum. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |