OSCE will closely watch developments in South CaucasusJuly 2, 2008 - 20:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Resolution of so-called frozen conflicts in Caucasus is a priority for the OSCE, said Alexander Stubb, the OSCE Chairman-in-Office. "I believe that the OSCE must be engaged in settlement of conflicts," he said in his address to the PACE PA 17th session. "Nagorno Karabakh is one of these conflicts. We have a special representative there, what proves how seriously we approach the issue," Mr Stubb said. He also mentioned that some progress is observed in relations between Transnistria and Moldova. "But, speaking frankly, we failed to fix any progress in the South Caucasus and I am concerned over the situation in Abkhazia and South Ossetia," Mr Stubb said. "We will closely watch developments in the region," he said, calling upon the conflicting countries for restraint, Trend Azeri news agency 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |