David Babayan: Emotional statements should be curbed in Karabakh conflictJune 29, 2011 - 19:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Constructive and cool approach, not emotional statements, is needed in Karabakh issue, according to head of Artsakh President's press office David Babayan . Commenting on the statement of Arabo division commander Manvel Eghiazaryan, regarding Armenian authorities’ intention to “sell” Artsakh to Azerbaijan Babayan wondered about the ground for this assumption. “We should realize that idea of Karabakh is sacred and it must not be politicized,” said the head of Artsakh President's press office, adding that in Karabakh conflict Armenian community must come out in a united front. “In Karabakh issue we have such conception as unity, but we should strengthen it,” he said. According to Babayan, Artsakh’s security and independence is a guarantee of onward development of Armenian statehood. Babayan also undelined that Karabakh issue must be rendered more attention in higher education Institutes and they should have a separate subject. Earlier Manvel Eghiazaryan told a press conference in Yerevan that Armenian authorities are going to “sell” Artsakh to Azerbaijan. If Armenia continues ostrich policy in Karabakh process, not a single Armenian will remain in Artsakh in three years, according to him. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |