U.S. Thinks Karabakh Conflict Settlement Possible in Near FutureMarch 3, 2006 - 18:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The statement on Karabakh's possible joining Armenia aggravates the tension in the region and is of no benefit," U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Reno Harnish told journalists in Baku when commenting on Robert Kocharian's statement. The diplomat noted that the U.S. government is interested in the continuation of the talks and encourages the Presidents and Foreign Ministers for the peaceful dialogue. When touching upon the forthcoming meeting of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs in Washington, Mr. Harnish noted that the latest statement made by the Co-chairs in Vienna March 2 prove their interest in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement that may be achieved in the near future. To remind, yesterday Armenian President Robert Kocharian in an interview with the central Armenian and Nagorno Karabakh TV Channels stated that Armenia will de jure recognize the independence of Nagorno Karabakh if the talks reach a deadlock. He told journalists that the "negotiations are going on and there are chances for success." 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |