Sergey Lavrov: all peacekeeping operations must not be obtrusiveSeptember 24, 2010 - 16:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia plans to increase its support of UN peacekeeping activities around the world, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov told the UN Security Council summit in New York. "We [Russia] intend to further increase our practical contribution to the UN's peacekeeping and peace-building activities," Sergey Lavrov said. Speaking about the settlement of conflicts, Lavrov said present-day conflicts must not be resolved by force. "The solutions [for conflicts] must be searched for in the political and diplomatic dimensions by involving all parties in dialogue and negotiations and without isolating anyone. The events of August 2008 proved where a unilateral withdrawal from peacekeeping formats and a reliance on force leads to," he said. Lavrov also said there was a need for ample financial and intellectual investment to prevent conflicts as well as for the stronger UN potential in the sphere of preventive diplomacy and mediation. According to him, all peacekeeping operations must not be obtrusive and interests and the priorities of the parties involved in a conflict must always be taken into account, RIA Novosti reported. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |