NKR President: conflict settlement by use of force has no prospects June 14, 2011 - 18:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nagorno Karabakh President Bako Sahakyan said his country never excludes a possibility of a new war in the conflict zone, specifically against the background of Azerbaijan’s ongoing threats. “However, large-scale hostilities are unlikely. War is pregnant with unpredictable consequences and the international community will hardly allow destabilization of a strategically important region as South Caucasus,” he told Military Diplomat magazine. “Nagorno Karabakh’s defense army is extremely efficient and capable to rebuff any aggression. Anyway, conflict settlement by use of force has no prospects. We have survived a war and know the value of peace,” 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |