  Ilkka Kanerva doesn't see need to transfer Karabakh issue to UNFebruary 29, 2008 - 15:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Progress in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement talks and prompt achievement of results is an urgent task of the OSCE, Finnish Foreign Minister, the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ilkka Kanerva said in Baku. "There is comprehensive support to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement," he said. Kanerva said that the international community trusts the Minsk Group and supports the settlement of the conflict within its framework. "I do not oppose the UN but I do not see necessity in replacing the Minsk Group by this organization," he said. "Resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement is a priority for the OSCE." "This conflict should be resolved in the framework of international law and in a peaceful manner," he said. With regards to the participation of Nagorno Karabakh in the process, Mr Kaneva said this topic remains open. According to him, it's not the right time for their participation yet, Trend Azeri news agency 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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation  Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.“Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”.Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan.Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children |
