UK Supports Kocharian-Aliyev TalksSeptember 23, 2006 - 14:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The UK is interested in stability, democracy, prosperity and rule of law in all of the South Caucasian states, British Ambassador to Azerbaijan Laurie Bristow said. In his words, each state depends on the other and all depend on peace and just settlement of conflicts that tormented the region for a long time."We should focus our efforts on prevention of dangers. That is why Britain supports international efforts for the resolution of Iran's nuclear program and support the Kocharian-Aliyev talks for the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," the Ambassador said, reported Turan news agency. 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 | 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. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |