Moscow's offer on division of OSCE mission in Georgia is unacceptable to WashingtonJune 9, 2009 - 20:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Moscow's offer on division of OSCE mission into two groups: Georgian and South Ossetian, is unacceptable to Washington, Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs, Philip Gordon told a news conference in Yerevan."The meaning of offer is unclear here. OSCE is a single structure and observer's mission division into 2 groups will be wrong," the American diplomat emphasized. According to Gordon, US will continue providing military support to Georgia to promote internal stability. The support will be aimed at strengthening military and civilian collaboration. "The collaboration doesn't constitute arms traffic or hostilities' promotion. We support peaceful settlement of regional conflicts," the American diplomat stressed. 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 | Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. 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. |