EU: Karabakh Settlement Should Be Solved by Peaceful Tools ExclusivelyApril 22, 2006 - 15:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The major aim of EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby's visit is to discuss situation in the South Caucasus and define the next stage of the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP), Peter Semneby told journalists at his news conference in Baku on April 22. Speaking about the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution, Semneby said that it should be solved by means of peaceful tools exclusively. "This is a very important and fundamental principle," the diplomat said. "Both parties should fully use all mechanisms being created to solve the conflict," he stated. Semneby hopes there is a chance for parties to come to agreement in 2006, reports Trend. 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. |