Karabakh Conflict - "Outdated" Problem Arousing Concern of Many People Throughout GlobeOctober 21, 2005 - 15:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents voiced a request to keep the confidentiality of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement process," Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk stated when commenting on the progress achieved. "However I would not be mistaken to say that very serious approach is being observed. The frequency of the meetings was rather high. The Co-Chairs are active as well. I suppose the Azerbaijani leadership has focused attention at some other issues during the election campaign. However I do not think the negotiation process has slowed down. The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs will meet in Washington October 24-25. December 5-6 the meeting of the Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers will take place in Ljubljana," he noted. In his words, the Nagorno Karabakh problem is an "outdated conflict" and arouses serious concern of many people throughout the globe. "Many people and organizations are interested in the soonest settlement of the conflict. Armenia and Azerbaijan engaged to settle the conflict peacefully at the entry to the Council of Europe. The UN also shows interest in the matter, However the OSCE Minsk Group possesses the mandate for the conflict settlement. As for the initiatives of the other international organizations including the International Crises Group, their attempts may have some positive impact", he resumed, Trend Azeri news agency reported. 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 | Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. |