No alternative to Karabakh conflict peaceful resolutionDecember 11, 2007 - 12:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - December 10, Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan met with European Union Council Secretary General and High Representative for the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana. The parties discussed regional issues, including the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. PM Sargsyan reiterated Armenia's adherence to a peaceful resolution of this conflict. According to him, while warlike statements have grown in frequency on the part of Azerbaijan, yet there remain good possibilities for a negotiated settlement as there is no alternative thereto. Javier Solana agreed that the armed resolution of the conflict is inadmissible and that the European Union is determined to prevent the developments from aggravating to such an extent. The Prime Minister of Armenia said that, supported by the European Union, Armenia-Turkey relationship, too, could be settled and that our country suggested establishing diplomatic ties without preconditions. For his part, Mr Solana emphasized that the forthcoming elections should preclude any regression in the development of the country and in the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the RA government's press office reported. 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. |