Latvia stance in Karabakh issue coincides with that of EUOctober 4, 2005 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Latvia's stance in the Nagorno Karabakh issue coincides with that of the European Union. Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga stated it at a news conference upon completion of talks with Azeri President Ilham Aliyev in Baku. Violation of territorial integrity of a sovereign state is «a factor that causes concern», she stated. At the same time Vaira Vike-Freiberga spoke in favor of peaceful settlement of the conflict. «The conflict settlement should base on territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, while NK can get autonomy. This status is similar to those of autonomies available in Europe,» I. Aliyev stated in his turn, reported RFE/RL. 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. |