  David Babayan: OSCE MG Co-Chairs visited security zone in 2005 and can do so again  July 8, 2010 - 14:28 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The Artsakh Republic authorities did receive OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs’ request to visit the republic’s security zone and were given a positive reply. “International mediators visited security zone in 2005 and can do so again,” head of the information department at the office of the Artsakh Republic President, David Babayan, told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. “As to media reports where I allegedly said that NKR gave consent to deployment of peacekeepers in the security zone, these are untrue. Neither could I use ‘occupied territories’ term. The Artsakh Republic doesn’t need peacekeepers. Its defense army is efficient enough to ensure security of the population,” Babayan stated.   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 |  Topic Latest news 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.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
