OSCE MG impending visit will hardly make things movingJanuary 16, 2009 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The impending regional visit OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs will hardly make things moving, according to an NKR expert. "First, there will be changes in the administration of the United States, one of the MG co-chair countries. Second, the positive impulse was spoiled by the Azerbaijani President's statements about resolution of the Karabakh conflict by use of force," Masis Mayilyan said. The document of basic principles of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution will be a stumbling block for the sides, according to him. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |