Each State Should Work for Karabakh SettlementMay 27, 2006 - 16:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Each state, each interested party should work for peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. This refers first of all to Armenia, as well as other interested parties, including the EU, stated Turkish Ambassador to Baku Turan Morali. «Only after settlement of disputed issues the issue of opening the Armenian-Turkish border may be considered,» Turkish Ambassador said. «How can opening the border, that is not recognized by Armenia itself, be demanded?» Morali asked. He underscored the issue may not be raised before the EU or any other organization. «Let Yerevan officially recognize the border with Turkey first,» the Turkish diplomat concluded, reports Trend. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |