U.S. Not Expecting Any Breakthrough at OSCE MG Meeting in WashingtonMarch 1, 2006 - 13:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During the meeting in Washington the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs will discuss the possible further moves on the basis of outcomes achieved in Rambouillet, U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Reno Harnish told journalist. In his words, one should not expect any progress in the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict from the Washington meeting but at the same time the U.S. believes that the Co-chairs will hold useful consultations. Citing U.S. Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns, Mr. Harnish said the achievement of agreements is not far off. To remind, the recurrent meeting of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs is scheduled for March 7-8 in Washington, reported Trend news agency. 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. |