  Carl Bildt: EU to encourage Armenia, Azerbaijan for Karabakh conflict peaceful resolution September 12, 2011 - 14:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh conflict causes trouble not only for Armenia and Azerbaijan, but also for the entire region and the international community, Sweden’s Foreign Minister said. “We should encourage Armenia and Azerbaijan to find a peaceful settlement to the conflict. In this, Sweden supports the OSCE Minsk Group’s efforts, since peace can be achieved through negotiations only,” Carl Bildt said. He called on both parties to refrain from bellicose statements and instead lay ground for peace among the population. “The EU is to support the process and demonstrate people in the region that a lot may be achieved by peaceful means,” APA quoted Bildt as saying.   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 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. |
