  NKR leader: Karabakh conflict settlement impossible without Artsakh’s involvement June 14, 2011 - 18:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - . Peacekeeping was the main achievement in Karabakh conflict settlement talks, according to Artsakh Republic President. In an interview with Military Diplomat magazine Bako Sahakyan stressed the necessity of restoring the valid format of conflict settlement talks though including Artsakh in negotiations. “It’s impossible to finalize Karabakh conflict settlement without Artsakh’s involvement,” he stressed. “We, for our part, are ready for direct talks with Azerbaijan, which we repeatedly stated. I believe the restoration of valid negotiation format is only a matter of time,” he said. As the President further noted, there are no serious differences in Stepanakert and Yerevan’s negotiations tactics, specifically, considering a number of unsettled issues between Armenia and Azerbaijan.    The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now.  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 |  Topic Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
