  OFFICIAL ROME INTERESTED IN KARABAKH CONFLICT SOONEST SETTLEMENTFebruary 25, 2005 - 20:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Rome is interested in the soonest settlement of the conflicts, including the Nagorno Karabakh one, which are impeding the social and political development of the South Caucasus, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi stated at the meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Mr. Berlusconi highly appreciated the reforms carried out by the Azeri leadership. "Baku is gradually integrating into the European and Euroatlantic structures", he stated.  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 |  Latest 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. |
