Fassier to discuss regional situation with Armenian leadershipMay 14, 2009 - 13:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Bernard Fassier is currently Yerevan to meet with Armenian leadership."It's my fourth regional visit during the past 45 days," he told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Today, Amb. Fasiser will meet with RA President Serzh Sargsyan and Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian. Afterwards, he will depart for Tbilisi, Baku and Ankara. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the current situation in Caucasus. Amb. Fassier did not comment on the outcomes of presidential talks in Prague but voiced hope that the sides in the Karabakh conflict will demonstrate understanding. "Things are not bad, but they could be better," he said. He reminded that 15 years have passed since signature of Bishkek protocol on ceasefire, which was concluded to a certain extent thanks to the efforts of Ambassador Vladimir Kazimirov. 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 | 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. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |