Situation around NKR hasn't changed since 1994July 31, 2009 - 22:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Situation around NKR hasn't changed since 1994, "National Self-determination" Association Leader Paruyr Hayrikyan told a news conference.On a positive side, he noted that NKR issue is being discussed on an international level, which will serve as a guarantee for fair resolution of the issue. According to Hayrikyan, Armenian authorities are inert in NKR conflict settlement, continuing with the policy line pursued by first RA authorities. Should anyone else come to power, he'll need to apply significant efforts to amend the situation. The only way to resolve the issue, Hayrikyan believes, is for Armenia to refuse participation in negotiations, with further involvement of NKR. Armenia only has to assume NKR safety guarantor responsibilities, "National Self-determination" Association Leader added. 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. |