NKR Head Doesn't See Any Progress from Azerbaijani LeadershipJanuary 18, 2006 - 16:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We want to be optimistic but life will show how close we are to the settlement of the conflict, since the process does not depend on us only. We are ready to follow our way is of our opponent follows his. From this viewpoint I do not see any progress from the Azeri leadership," NKR President Arkady Ghukasyan told journalists in Stepanakert when commenting on the possibility of the soonest settlement of the Karabakh conflict. When touching upon the possible deployment of peacekeeping contingent in the conflict region the NKR President noted, "It is a normal process but presently the settlement of the problem is being discussed. In case the parties come to an agreement one of its items will provide for the deployment of peacekeeping troops. However taking into account the unsettlement of other issues it is premature to speak of it now." At that the NKR leader stressed that Karabakh is most of all interested in the peaceful settlement of the conflict, reported IA Regnum. 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |