OSCE MG to Do Utmost for Resumption of Karabakh Talks in Traditional FormatApril 17, 2006 - 20:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Minsk Group French Co-chair Bernard Fassier said he is satisfied with the visits to Azerbaijan and Armenia, Russian mediator Yuri Merzlyakov stated. In his words, the Co-chair will do their utmost for the resumption of the Nagorno Karabakh talks in the traditional format. Yuri Merzlyakov also informed that a meeting with U.S. Co-chair Steven Mann is scheduled for April 19. After the meeting Mr. Mann will depart for Yerevan.The Russian mediator also informed of his intention to meet with Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers Vartan Oskanian and Elmar Mammadyarov on April 21. As for the arrival of the PACE mission for conduction of a monitoring of cultural monuments in Azerbaijan and Armenia, Merzlyakov said he hasn't received any message yet, reported APA 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. |