Public dialogue exists independently of political formatJuly 4, 2009 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - International Alert's Projects Director for the Eurasia Program Dessislava Roussanova made a statement on the organization of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Public Peace Forum."Public dialogue is not linked to any political interpretation of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and doesn't imply political resolution of the problem," she said. "The principles the sides in the conflict vindicate during political talks do not underlie the agenda of public dialogue. The Public Peace Forum aims to create a favorable atmosphere for resolution of the conflict. All participants bear their individual responsibility. Being well aware of the format and principles of the Forum, they are united by an aspiration to find a peaceful solution." "I believe that there are people who sincerely wish stabilization of the region and I call all those wishing peaceful future not to damage the bridge toward this future," Mrs. Roussanova said. 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 | Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. |