Armenian and Azeri FMs Met in MoscowApril 22, 2006 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian and Azeri FMs had a meeting within the framework of the session of the CIS Council of FMs in Moscow. In FM Elmar Mammadyarov's words, the meeting was short. «Together with Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian we arrived at a conclusion that the Minsk Group new proposals provide opportunity for continuing the talks on settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Of course, there are individual items, which Azerbaijan cannot accept. We believe that the talks should be continued,» Mammadyarov told RFE/RL.As of a referendum in NK, the Azeri FM remarked, «the Constitution of the Azeri Republic provides for territorial integrity.» «Azerbaijan is ready to provide highest autonomy to NK within Azerbaijan,» Mammadyarov underscored. 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. |