Karabakh conflict resolution possible through peaceful talks, Pabriks saysApril 16, 2007 - 17:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Latvia strongly supports the existing activities of the OSCE and the Minsk Group. It is clear that a sustainable resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict can only be achieved through dialogue and peaceful negotiations," Latvian Foreign Minister Artis Pabriks said.When commenting on Lithuania's initiatives on cooperation of the Baltic countries and South Caucasus in 3+3 format, Mr Pabriks said, "The context of regional cooperation is a very important issue. The Baltic States have achieved many goals only by means of our trilateral coordination and joint efforts. Cooperation between the Baltic States and the South Caucasus is an existing reality. I believe the institutionalization of our cooperation is not a main goal. We should continue and deepen our existing cooperation and mechanism of consultations between the two regions in mutually essential spheres and international issues," 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province 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. |