WB May Engage in Karabakh Issue «in Light of Social and Economic Development»December 8, 2005 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz believes the WB can try engaging in settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict only «in the light of social and economic development.» The WB experience in the Balkans proves an approach like that may do good not only due to the parties to conflict do not deny it, P. Wolfowitz stated when addressing the National Press Club in Washington, reported Mediamax. Itar-Tass agency mentions that «questions asked those present touched upon the WB possible role in lifting the economic blockage against Armenia and settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and were unexpected ones for Paul Wolfowitz.» 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. 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. |