Romania Intends to Promote Positive Climate for Karabakh TalksOctober 10, 2006 - 15:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I believe that the Minsk process for settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict needs an input both from the international organizations as well as the regional actors," Romanian President Traian Bãsescu said. In his words, Romania wishes to bring its contribution to provide for a positive climate for the continuation of negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Romania is not a directly involved partner, but as an OSCE member state it follows closely the developments linked to the Prague process, from the perspective of its expanded regional interests. The conflict has multiple facets and the solution will have the same characteristics. We are ready, together with the international organizations' expertise, to share, in our turn, the experience gained in the field of insuring national minorities rights, when the time will come," Traian Bãsescu, 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 | 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. |