Edward Nalbandian: despite Astrakhan and Astana statements, Baku continues its destructive policyDecember 18, 2010 - 11:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said that the OSCE summit in Astana was an important event for resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Addressing a meeting organized by Club de Madrid и FRIDE (Foundation of International Relations and Foreign Dialogue), Minister Nalbandian emphasized that the statement adopted in Astana reiterates the impossibility of use of force. “The heads of state once again said that all principles of conflict settlement should be applied as a whole. However, despite this, Baku continues its destructive policy. It was also surprising that several hours later after the adoption of the resolution Azerbaijan objected to its inclusion into the summit’s resulting document,” he said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |