OSCE MG: use of force for Karabakh settlement unacceptableMarch 29, 2011 - 11:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The peoples in South Caucasus deserve a better, stable and wealthy future, OSCE Minsk Group U.S. Co-chair said. Addressing a conference on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Robert Bradtke said the problem is not given proper attention. “The conflict is not frozen. Probably the current status quo is favorable for someone, but this doesn’t guarantee stability,” he said. “I have paid 16 visit to the region over the past year. The U.S. closely cooperates with France and Russia for soonest resolution of the conflict,” the mediator said, adding that use of force is absolutely unacceptable. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. 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. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |