European Commission to issue initial South Caucasus country reports in 2008October 20, 2007 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Both sides of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict should be encouraged and the EU has the tools," EU Special Representatives Peter Semneby said. The European Union could assist in resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict by initiating trust-building measures, according to him. "We have enough experience in such issues. But first of all, consent of the sides essential. And, of course, it will be just assistance to the OSCE and Minsk Group endeavors. When asked about rates of European integration of South Caucasus states, Peter Semneby said, "Each state shoots forward in this or that field. I can't give an assessment to the situation on the whole. But I suppose that things will clear up when the European Commission issues its initial reports on the South Caucasus states' fulfillment of commitments undertaken within the Action Plan," Day.az 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. |