No fresh news from Russian MFANovember 18, 2009 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The statement of Russian MFA official representative Andrey Nesterenko that NKR issue, having been raised at Yerevan-Ankara negotiation process, suggests interconnection between both processes, is no fresh news, Ruben Mehrabyan , an expert at Armenian center of political and international studies told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter."I believe the statement proves there was a dispute between MG OSCE CO-Chairs, who, after keeping silence for some time, came to an agreement on NKR and Armenia-Turkey processes being linked," the expert said. Ruben Mehrabyan emphasized that the progress, if registered in one of processes specified, will logically affect another one. "Russia, similarly to other players, seeks prompt resolution to Karabakh conflict. The resolution would offer more benefits than the current situation," the expert 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |