Azeri delegation circulates in Helsinki its version of Karabakh settlement "principles"December 5, 2008 - 17:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani delegation circulated a document on the "principles" applicable to peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict in and around the to the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Helsinki. The document says that "conflict can only be solved on the basis of respect for the territorial integrity and inviolability of the internationally-recognized borders of Azerbaijan and peaceful coexistence of Armenian and Azerbaijani communities in Nagorno Karabakh." "The ultimate objective of the settlement process is to elaborate and define the model and legal frameworks of the status of the Nagorno Karabakh region within Azerbaijan The process of definition of any status shall take place in normal peaceful conditions with direct, full and equal participation of the entire population of the region, namely, the Armenian and Azerbaijani communities, and in their constructive interaction with the government of Azerbaijan exclusively in the framework of a lawful and democratic process," it says. It also contains a number of "important steps" have to be taken to reach a stage where the parties concerned can start negotiating a self-rule status for the Nagorno Karabakh." 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 | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |