Spanish Ministry responds to Azeri note over Caballe’s visit to NKRJune 12, 2013 - 16:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Foreign Ministry of Spain replied to the note submitted by Azerbaijan over the visit of opera singer Montserrat Caballe to the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. "In its response, Spanish Foreign Ministry said that private visits do not change the official position of Spain on Karabakh issue," the embassy told Trend News, the agency reported. The letter notes that Spain, among other principles of international law, recognizes the principle of territorial integrity, and supports the efforts of the international community for a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. On June 5, Azerbaijan sent Spain a note of protest over the trip of the Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballe to Nagorno Karabakh. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |