Galust Sahakyan: Artsakh can't be part of AzerbaijanJuly 24, 2009 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Publication of Madrid principles doesn't spell fast settlement of NKR conflict. "Co-Chairs believed it necessary to start an open discussion on negotiation process and it's a very positive step," RPA Parliamentary Faction Leader Galust Sahakyan told a news conference today. Sahakyan estimated Madrid principles as a progress in negotiation and emphasized that establishment of Artsakh status through self-determination was first specified in Madrid principles. Galust Sahakyan stressed that issues of security guarantees and refugees' return remain unresolved and need serious discussion. He repeated that Artsakh status is the most important issue to Armenia, while others are secondary ones. "Artsakh can't be a part of Azerbaijan." Galust Sahakyan concluded. 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." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. 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. |