Nagorno Karabakh issue could not be solved without Karabakh's people willJuly 24, 2009 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Until Nagorno Karabakh is not involved in negotiations on the settlement of the Karabakh conflict, and negotiations are conducted between Armenia and Azerbaijan, one should not speak about any concessions," Movses Hakobyan , NKR Minister of Defense told a press conference in Stepanakert today. He recalled that the defense ministry is not engaged in foreign policy. According to the minister, the Madrid principles are only suggestions, not a document to be signed. "All understand that without the will of the Nagorno Karabakh people the issue can not be solved," the Minister of Defense of Nagorno-Karabakh 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |