  Brussels to Do Utmost for Karabakh Conflict SettlementNovember 21, 2005 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belgium hopes for the soonest settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Pierre Chevalier, Personal Representative of the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs in OSCE stated today after the meeting with Azeri FM Elmar Mammadyarov. The diplomat noted that official Brussels will do its utmost to promote the settlement process. He reminded that January 1, 2006 Belgium will assume presidency in the OSCE. "I believe the resolution will be found during this period," Pierre Chevalier said.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
