Putin and Aliyev Discussed Karabakh SettlementJune 17, 2006 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Vladimir Putin discussed the Nagorno Karabakh settlement with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and will proceed with the topic with Armenian leader Robert Kocharian in Minsk, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov informed. In his words, there is hope for a peaceful resolution of the conflict, however problems still remain and the dialogue will be continued by Vladimir Putin and Robert Kocharian. Lavrov reminded that the Russian and Armenian Presidents will take part in the CSTO summit to be held in Minsk next week.The Russian FM remarked that Russia as the OSCE MG Co-chair assists the parties to reach an agreement, however settlement can be achieved on a mutually admissible basis only, reported RIA Novosti. 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. |