Ghukasian: Ruture is Talks Between NKR and AzerbaijanJune 21, 2006 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Azerbaijan exerts every effort to change the history and deprive Nagorno Karabakh people of freedom and independence achieved at a price of irreplaceable losses, NKR President Arkady Ghukasian stated in Stepanakert at the opening of the international conference titled "Nagorno Karabakh Republic: Past, Present and Future." "I am convinced that Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan should negotiate in order find a mutually beneficial resolution of the conflict. I want to believe that this conference will help to see the reality in the region that can hardly be fancied with Nagorno Karabakh," the NKR leader said. "I am glad to hear that you intend to discuss a wide scope of issues referring to the history and culture of Nagorno Karabakh, its spiritual heritage, political and legal matters, prospects of the socio-economic development. I wish the conference successful and fruitful work," Arkady Ghukasian added. 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. |