Latvian FM calls for deeper talks on KarabakhDecember 7, 2011 - 12:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE should examine the possibilities for deepening negotiations on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, according to Latvia’s Foreign Minister. “Deepening talks is essential for achieving cooperation and progress in talks,” a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter quoted Edgars Rinkevics as saying in his address to the 18th OSCE ministerial council meeting in Vilnius. As to the situation in Georgia, Mr. Rinkevics said his country supports “territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia” and added that the OSCE mission there should be re-launched. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |