VLADIMIR KAZIMIROV: RETARDATION OF KARABAKH CONFLICT SETTLEMENT NOT FAVORABLE FOR CONFLICTING PARTIESMarch 9, 2005 - 09:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I am convinced that the settlement of conflicts including the Karabakh one is possible and essential. There is no other way out. Of course, it is extremely difficult as it demands balance, realism, tolerance and flexibility", Russian Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group in 1992-1996 Vladimir Kazimirov said in his interview placed on Yerkir.am website. He said that the retardation of the conflict settlement of not favorable for the conflicting parties. "In case they do not abide by the principle "it is bad for me, let it be worse for him". All the parties to conflict are experiencing the hard consequences and burden of the conflict. It would be enough to mention the additional military expenses, blockade, risk of new bloodshed let alone the impediment to economic and democratic development and region cooperation. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |