Robert Simmons: NATO interested in resolution of conflicts in South CaucasusNovember 27, 2010 - 16:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Special Representative of NATO Secretary General for the South Caucasus and Central Asia Robert Simmons said that NATO is interested in resolution of conflicts in the region and supports political negotiations to this end. "The alliance's Lisbon summit fixed that the conflicts in South Caucasus should be resolved in the framework of the territorial integrity of states," Simmons said during discussions with participation of Azerbaijani, Georgian and Armenian public figures at NATO headquarters in Brussels. The discussions were held as part of the policy of NATO's cooperation with the South Caucasian countries in public diplomacy, Trend News 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 | 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. IDBank issues 2nd tranche of dollar bonds of 2024 On May 13, 2024, IDBank placed registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2PER9. Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. |