OSCE MG: Karabakh Peaceful Settlement Topical and AttainableJune 6, 2006 - 18:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is topical and attainable, says a joint statement by co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group adopted in Bucharest on June 6. «The co-chairs believe that Karabakh peaceful settlement is topical and attainable and the year 2006 is a favorable «window» for progress. The co-chairs of the OSCE MG are sure that basic principles suggested to the parties provide for adoption of mutually acceptable decisions. They regret the parties have not reached an agreement over these principles yet,» says the OSCE MG statement, reports Mediamax. 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 | Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. 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. |