Germany calls on Baku and Yerevan to come to agreementFebruary 23, 2007 - 15:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany and the European Union follow the development of the Azerbaijan-Armenia relations very closely, said Gunter Gloser, the German Minister of State for Europe. "As a member of the OSCE Minsk-Group, Germany supports negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Germany is convinced that only a consensual resolution of open bilateral relations can seal stability and peace in the South Caucasus. We encourage both countries to negotiate an agreement on the basis of the proposals put forward by the Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group," he said, reports 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |