Karabakh summit in Vienna is a positive fact: EU rep. in BakuMay 18, 2016 - 15:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Vienna-hosted meeting between Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan on the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is a very positive fact, head of EU Delegation in Azerbaijan Malena Mard told reporters in Baku on Wednesday, May 18, APA reports. “We support the decision on taking various measures, investigating incidents, planning “a road map” for comprehensive peace negotiations and a second meeting of the presidents in the near future,” Mard said. The EU delegation head said there is no military solution to the [Nagorno-Karabakh] conflict. The conflict must be resolved through peaceful negotiations, with the Presidents and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs playing a key role, she stressed. Mard also recalled the meetings of EU High Representative Federica Mogherini with the Presidents of both countries. “She expressed desire to get actively involved in the issue and cooperate with the OSCE Minsk Group,” Mard concluded. 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 | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |