  Prague process not impeded by upcoming election in ArmeniaMarch 26, 2007 - 17:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There are objective conditions for reaching an agreement on the fundamental principles of the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said Russian Co-chair of the OSCE MG Yuri Merzlyakov. "As to subjective factor, it's a bit harder. However, the Co-chairs do not lose hope and work for coordination of the remaining unsettled issues," he said.The Prague process is not impeded by the upcoming parliamentary election in Armenia. However, leaders of the states are not expected to meet before the election, Merzlyakov said adding that the Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers are likely to launch a regular round of talks in April, reports Novosti Azerbaijan.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
