Karabakh Conflict Settlement Impossible without Participation of Karabakh RepresentativesMarch 31, 2006 - 19:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - From the very beginning the participants of the Dartmouth process understood that the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is impossible without the participation of representatives of Karabakh, co-chair of the Dartmouth Conference working group for regional conflicts Harold Saunders stated during round-table discussions in Stepanakert, reported the information and analytical department of the NKR MFA. The discussion participants considered the draft framework agreement on peaceful process in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh. In his words, the deadlock doesn't benefit to either of the parties. "Bridges should be established between sides. The document maintains a series of steps targeted at peace building. This is not a substitute for formal talks but only an addition," the American diplomat said noting that the Dartmouth Conference enjoys good relations with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |