  Russia, Turkey agree on Karabakh monitoring center November 11, 2020 - 23:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Defense Ministers of Russia and Turkey Sergey Shoygu and Hulusi Akar have signed a memorandum on the establishment of a joint center to monitor the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday, November 11. According to a statement signed by Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia, a peacekeeping contingent from Russia will be deployed along the Nagorno-Karabakh contact line and the Lachin corridor that connects Armenia and Karabakh. "The presence of Russian peacekeepers will ensure stability in the region, stop the flows of refugees, and facilitate their return to their places of residence," Shoygu noted. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Russian and Azerbaijani Presidents Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev have signed a deal to end the war in Karabakh after 44 days. Karabakh (Artsakh) President Arayik Harutyunyan said on Tuesday that he has agreed to the deal signed by Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan.   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 |  Latest news Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
