Russia, U.S. to appoint new OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairsJuly 23, 2009 - 12:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia and the United States will appoint new Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group dealing with the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The designates are not made public yet, said Ambassador Yuri Merzlyakov, the current OSCE MG Co-Chair from Russia. The regular meeting in Krakow late July is supposed go be the last held by the current Co-chairs. Matthew Bryza has been mediating in the OSCE MG since 2006. Yuri Merzlyakov assumed the post in 2003. France has not announced intention to change its mediator yet. 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. |