Kocharian: Karabakh independence not article of commerceNovember 7, 2007 - 13:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The situation in Nagorno Karabakh is far from being completely settled, although I believe it's possible," Armenian President Robert Kocharian said at Imperial Alexander University of Helsinki. There is a possibility of a stepwise resolution but it should be package deal, according to him. "Independence of Nagorno Karabakh cannot be an article of commerce. No one sells freedom. Selling others' freedom is immoral," the President said. Discussing the problem with Finnish President Tarja Halonen, the Armenian leader focused on Finland's coming presidency in the OSCE. "Finland will attempt to guide the process correctly," Mrs. Halonen remarked. For his part, the President Kocharian noted that during Finland's chairmanship in the EU, Armenia signed cooperation agreements with the European Union and voiced opinion that "in most cases our standpoints meet," ITAR-TASS reports. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |