Brussels to Do Utmost for Karabakh Conflict SettlementNovember 21, 2005 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belgium hopes for the soonest settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Pierre Chevalier, Personal Representative of the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs in OSCE stated today after the meeting with Azeri FM Elmar Mammadyarov. The diplomat noted that official Brussels will do its utmost to promote the settlement process. He reminded that January 1, 2006 Belgium will assume presidency in the OSCE. "I believe the resolution will be found during this period," Pierre Chevalier said. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |