OSCE MG: Oskanian-Mammadyarov Talks Were RichOctober 9, 2006 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The talks held with the Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers on October 6 in Moscow were very useful and rich, Russian Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Yuri Merzlyakov said. According to him, both Ministers positively assessed the consultations. "I think that the Co-chairs share their opinion," Merzlyakov stated. The diplomat pointed out that after getting a response from both parties as to the presentation of the proposals regarding "fundamental principles" of the settlement, the mediators continued talks. During the Moscow meeting, the Minsk Group Co-chairs were unanimous in their opinion with regards to the elements of several principles having differences, Merzlyakov said, adding, "We hope to achieve mutual understanding in the talks that will continue on 24 October in Paris." The diplomat emphasized that during the Moscow meeting, debates on the organization of the next meeting of the Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents were not conducted. This question will be discussed in Paris. In addition, Merzlyakov refuted the previous statement that the meeting of the leaders of the conflict parties may take place at the CIS Summit on 17 October in Minsk. As a matter of fact, the diplomat said, the CIS Summit is scheduled for November, reported Trend 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 | 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. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |