Baku accuses OSCE Minsk Group of wrong approach to Karabakh conflictFebruary 27, 2007 - 13:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Official Baku thinks that the latest differences in OSCE MG Co-Chairs' opinions are results of delays in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, Novruz Mamedov - Chairman of the Presidential Administration's International Relations Department stated. He said, "it is a wrong approach."There are precedents in the world for such conflicts. For example, the concept, which was put forward in regard with the situation in Kosovo. "Road Map" plan was worked out in regard with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some years ago UN Secretary General Kofi Annan offered a plan for Cyprus. In our case, the Minsk Group Co-Chairs as OSCE members and experts, can present their offers for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, of course, in the framework of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity. But instead of giving such offers, they make various statements, and in most cases it results in delay of negotiation process," Mamedov stressed. He thinks, "the Co-Chairs cannot display a necessary and concrete position in regard with the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement." Touching upon "the efforts of Co-Chairs to make Armenia and Azerbaijan responsible for the settlement of the conflict", N. Mamedov said, "it is a categorically wrong approach". "Azerbaijan's position in the region in international processes strengthens, that's why the time has come to solve this conflict," he thinks, Trend 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 | Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. |