OSCE Minsk Group: "Our task is to build a wall of peace"January 25, 2007 - 16:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The Nagorno Karabakh negotiation process continues constructively and thoroughly. We are happy to notice that both sides make very constructive contributions to our efforts," stated OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Bernard Fassier of France. In his words, during the last 18 months alongside with his colleagues he works on different offers on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. "Our task is to build a wall of peace, which is a very long process. And by every brick we make stronger the positive steps. We continue the construction of the peace of wall," B. Fassier stressed. Answering the question if a work is being done on working out a peace treaty, the diplomat confirmed it adding that all these depends on continuation and strengthening of reached agreements. "We are not persons who will sign the peace treaty. Everything depends on the political will of your leaders. We are only trying to help them, but the final word is up to them," B. Fassier underscored, Azeri Media reports. 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. |