Sahakyan: ceasefire violations can’t change balance of forces between NKR, AzerbaijanJune 14, 2011 - 18:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There is a strong military and political balance between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan, which is one of key components of stability in the conflict zone, Artsakh President said. Commenting on the situation at the border in an interview with Military Diplomat magazine, Bako Sahakyan said that ceasefire violations have become more frequent but they cannot “change the existing balance of forces or undermine the morale of Karabakh army.” “Artsakh continuously suggests measures to strengthen trust. We offered to withdraw snipers from the contact line but the Azerbaijani side rejects any proposal however constructive these could be,” President Sahakyan said. 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. |