USA calls on Yerevan and Baku to display political will for pushing ahead talks on KarabakhJuly 9, 2007 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The sides of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict have fixed a significant progress during recent three years. And authorities of Armenia and Azerbaijan deserve praise for their courage in dispute settlement basing on principles of the problem resolution, OSCE American Co-Chair, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew Bryza stated in an interview to the PanARMENIAN.Net "We regret that no progress was reached during the St. Petersburg meeting, but as a OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair, Washington remains adherent to assisting the negotiation process for reaching a peaceful solution to the conflict. We call on Yerevan and Baku to display political will for pushing ahead talks on Karabakh," the American diplomat underscored. 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 | 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. |