Peter Semneby’s statements misrepresented by Azeri mediaSeptember 9, 2010 - 13:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European Union Special Representative Peter Semneby issued a correction of press reports on the visit of EUSR to Baku. “In the light of recent press reports which were selectively quoted and misrepresented my statements during the visit to Azerbaijan, I would like to stress that the EU continues support of the activities of the OSCE Minsk group Co-Chairs,” Semneby said in his statement. “I reiterate the EU commitment to support for a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, based upon the Helsinki principles of non-use of force or the threat of force, territorial integrity, and the equal rights and self-determination of peoples, that would allow the return of all internally displaced persons and refugees to their former places of residence,” EU special envoy stressed. Earlier Azeri media quoted Peter Semneby as mentioning only the “return of Azeri refugees” during his visit to Baku. 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 | Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of Armenia Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |