Bako Sahakyan calls OSCE MG co-chairs’ attention on Baku propagandaOctober 22, 2011 - 14:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 22, Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan met co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group Robert Bradtke (USA), Igor Popov (Russia) and Bernard Fassier (France). Issues related to Karabakh conflict settlement and regional developments were discussed during the meeting. As President Sahakyan noted, Azerbaijan continues anti-Armenian and anti-Karabakh propaganda, violates cease-fire and boosts militarization, thus seriously hindering conflict settlement prospects as well as maintenance of regional and international security. NKR leader said that bringing Azerbaijan into constructive stream is among key issues in conflict settlement process The parties mutually stressed the importance of continuing talks based on direct dialogue and unacceptability of military solution. Artsakh Republic acting foreign minister Vassily Atajanyan, personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office Andrzej Kasprzyk and other officials were present at the meeting, the Central Information Department at NKR President's Office reported. 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. |