Outgoing OSCE MG co-chair says it's time to solve Karabakh conflictDecember 19, 2011 - 17:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Solution to Karabakh conflict will be found as soon as South Caucasus people agree to live in peace and harmony, the outgoing French co-chair of OSCE Minsk Group stated. According to Bernard Fassier, Karabakh settlement should be accelerated to improve the regional situation. “It’s time to solve Karabakh conflict. Unfortunately, Europe is currently facing more crucial problems, such as the future of the eurozone and financial crisis,” SalamNews quoted him as saying. From January 2012, Bernard Fassier will be replaced on his post by Jacques Faure. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |