  Armenia will recognize Karabakh in case of renewed Azeri violence: PM May 11, 2016 - 14:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia will have to recognize Nagorno Karabakh’s independence, should Azeri-instigated violence continue, RFE/RL Armenian Service cited Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan as saying on Wednesday, May 11. “The President made his position on the issue very clear,” Abrahamyan said. “There is no such necessity for now.” Asked about the delay with the agreement on mutual military assistance between Armenia and Karabakh, Abrahamyan said: “There's no delay. The agreement is in the preparatory phase.”   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 |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
