Mammadyarov: Replacement of Mann Not to Have Negative Impact on Karabakh ProcessJune 6, 2006 - 17:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azeri FM Elmar Mammadyarov is sure that replacement of US co-chair of the OSCE MG Steven Mann will not have a negative impact on the process of the Nagorno Karabakh settlement. In his words, this is owing to professionalism of US diplomats. «The important thing is that Americans remain in the settlement process and want to continue it,» the Azeri FM said. One to two months are enough for bringing the new co-chair up to date, Mammadyarov said.We remind that the previous OSCE MG co-chair Steven Mann is appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia. 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. |