OSCE Minsk Group Continue Consultations in ParisFebruary 13, 2006 - 15:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement continue consultations in Paris. After the regular round of talks between the Azerbaijan and Armenian Presidents on February 10-11 in Paris, the mediators - Yuri Merzlyakov (Russia), Steven Mann (U.S.) and Bernard Fassier (France) will continue their work during some more days. It should be noted that according to the communiqué adopted by the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs over the Paris round returns, the negotiations on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement will be continued in Washington in early March. They will consider various aspects of the future discussions on the Karabakh issue with the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia, reported Trend news agency. 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. |