EU Urges Yerevan and Baku to Prepare Peoples to Balanced Agreement on KarabakhMarch 3, 2006 - 13:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union regretted that at their Rambouillet meeting Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan «could not pass decisions necessary for a big break in the Nagorno Karabakh issue,» says an EU statement, made at a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council after the speech of Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian. The document specifically notes, «At the same time we hail the intention of the two presidents to continue the talks. We urge both parties to redouble their efforts for coming to an agreement, which will demand compromises from both parties. We again urge both parties to prepare peoples to a balanced agreement on Karabakh and avoid any public statements that can lead to conflict escalation and increase distrust.» «Thereupon the EU reminds of a statement, passed at the OSCE Ministers' meeting in Ljubljana that suggested that parties transfer from talks to making decisions. We strongly believe that the parties should not miss the window of opportunities available,» the EU statement says. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |