Armenian Minister: Karabakh people already made their decisionApril 21, 2011 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As part of his official visit to Romania, Armenian Minister of Science and Education Armen Ashotyan met with Romanian Minister of Education, Research and Innovation Daniel Funeriu. During a press conference following the meeting, Ashotyan was asked to comment on the Romanian President’s statement in Baku about Nagorno Karabakh and say whether it will hamper the Armenian-Romanian cooperation in the field of education. Ashotyan said that the bilateral cooperation with Romania in the field is based on civilized commonalities, but not on geopolitical and economic interests. Ashotyan noted that the Karabakh conflict settlement is based on three main principles – the nation’s right to self-determination, peace settlement of conflicts and territorial integrity. According to the Minister, Karabakh people, using the right to decide on their own destiny, made a decision long ago, while any opinion, which contradicts this decision and stance of the international community, cannot affect the fate of Artsakh. On April 20, during his visit to Azerbaijan, Romanian President said that Karabakh is a part of Azerbaijan. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |