Azeri leaders dissatisfied with neutral position of OSCE in Karabakh problemJune 5, 2007 - 15:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - If OSCE wishes to increase its authority, it must become a more effective organization, trying not to adhere to neutral position, Azeri Deputy Foreign Minister, President's Special Representative on the Nagorno Karabakh Problem Araz Azimov stated in Baku to journalists Monday. He said, "OSCE's efficiency may consist in restoring the broken principles of the organization on the example of the Karabakh conflict". He said, the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos's current visit to the region demonstrates the interests of the organization in the Nagorno Karabakh problem. However, in Azimov's opinion, the desire must not be limited only by the chairmanship of OSCE. "Support of OSCE member-states and particularly of the Minsk Group countries is necessary," Azeri President's Special Representative said, Trend reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |