OSCE MG: Oskanian-Mammadyarov Talks Were RichOctober 9, 2006 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The talks held with the Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers on October 6 in Moscow were very useful and rich, Russian Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Yuri Merzlyakov said. According to him, both Ministers positively assessed the consultations. "I think that the Co-chairs share their opinion," Merzlyakov stated. The diplomat pointed out that after getting a response from both parties as to the presentation of the proposals regarding "fundamental principles" of the settlement, the mediators continued talks. During the Moscow meeting, the Minsk Group Co-chairs were unanimous in their opinion with regards to the elements of several principles having differences, Merzlyakov said, adding, "We hope to achieve mutual understanding in the talks that will continue on 24 October in Paris." The diplomat emphasized that during the Moscow meeting, debates on the organization of the next meeting of the Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents were not conducted. This question will be discussed in Paris. In addition, Merzlyakov refuted the previous statement that the meeting of the leaders of the conflict parties may take place at the CIS Summit on 17 October in Minsk. As a matter of fact, the diplomat said, the CIS Summit is scheduled for November, reported Trend news agency. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |