Baku never rejected Karabakh participation in talks, Azeri expert saysMay 16, 2011 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh conflict cannot stay “frozen” much longer, according to an Azerbaijani political expert. As Rasim Musabekov said during an online interview when responding to a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter’s question, “escalated tension in Karabakh conflict zone is a reminder that a cease-fire does not mean the war has ended.” When asked if possible involvement of Karabakh side might help the conflict settlement progress, the expert stated, “Azerbaijan never rejected the involvement of Nagorno Karabakh’s Armenian community, yet the issue has to do with discussion of the status.” 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. |