Peter Semneby: I spoke of three principles of Karabakh settlement during my visit to BakuJanuary 25, 2011 - 12:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - EU Envoy for the South Caucasus, Mr. Peter Semneby said during his visit to Baku he spoke of three basic principles for resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, but not one. “The EU’s position is unchangeable and is based on the non-use of force, the right of nations to self-determination and the principle of territorial integrity,” the diplomat told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Earlier, Azerbaijani media spread reports that during the visit to Baku, Mr. Semneby referred to the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan only. A similar misinformation was spread after the visit of European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. 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 | 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. |