Bryza positively estimates Sargsyan-Aliev meeting in St. PetersburgJune 9, 2009 - 00:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The meeting between presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in St. Petersburg carried constructive mood, said US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution Matthew Bryza. "Whether the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan decide to meet in July once again will depend on how much progress the MG co-chairs could make in the coming weeks, working in close cooperation with foreign ministers of the two countries" MG OSCE mediator said. Dwelling on the meeting of the presidents in St. Petersburg the American diplomat estimated it as positive. "Co-chairs noted the advancement achieved by the presidents in the course of dialog. Relying on that advancement we start a new round of diplomatic consultations in order to help the sides to approach the finalizing the process of basic principles adjustment," Mr.Bryza stressed, APA reports. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |