Each State Should Work for Karabakh SettlementMay 27, 2006 - 16:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Each state, each interested party should work for peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. This refers first of all to Armenia, as well as other interested parties, including the EU, stated Turkish Ambassador to Baku Turan Morali. «Only after settlement of disputed issues the issue of opening the Armenian-Turkish border may be considered,» Turkish Ambassador said. «How can opening the border, that is not recognized by Armenia itself, be demanded?» Morali asked. He underscored the issue may not be raised before the EU or any other organization. «Let Yerevan officially recognize the border with Turkey first,» the Turkish diplomat concluded, 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |