  So-called intercommunity dialogue unacceptable to Artsakh - David Babayan  December 10, 2011 - 12:56 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The head of the Central Information Department at NKR President's Office ruled out the so-called intercommunity dialogue as unacceptable for Artsakh. In a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter David Babayan commented on the statement of the chief of Azeri presidential administration's foreign relations department Novruz Mannadov, suggesting the refusal of representatives of Artsakh's Armenian community to meet with the so-called Azeri community is aimed to undermine Karabakh settlement talks. “To Artsakh, the term “NKR's Azeri or Armenian community” is non-existent. Artsakh sees direct negotiations with Azerbaijan as the only way towards the settlement of the conflict,” the official said, noting that the insinuations above may negatively affect the settlement. “As a multinational state, Azerbaijan would greatly benefit from reconsidering its policy to better protect the rights of its national minorities,” NKR official stressed.   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 Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
