U.S. not likely to welcome Turkey as mediator between Armenian and AzerbaijanSeptember 12, 2008 - 15:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. hopes that the OSCE Minsk Group will continue talks in the operating format, U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ann Derse told reporters on Friday. "Standing for a peaceful resolution of the conflict, the United States will continue activities in the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group," she said, adding that Co-chair Matt Bryza is planning a visit to Azerbaijan. "It's a good time to resolve the Karabakh conflict, in compliance with the international law and within territorial integrity of Azerbaijan," she said, Trend Azeri news agency reports. Earlier, Turkish President Abdullah Gul announced his intention to mediate between the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents. "The OSCE Minsk Group failed to produce effect during 17 years of its mediation. Turkey-Armenia and Azerbaijan-Armenia issues are not only bilateral but also territorial. The situation in the region has changed. Resolution of conflicts will lead to political and economic stability," he said. 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 | 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 |