  Karabakh conflict can be resolved through peace and dialogue onlyApril 18, 2007 - 17:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - When joining the Council of Europe both Armenia and Azerbaijan undertook to resolve the Nagorno Karabakh conflict peacefully. Thereupon we state that the conflict can be resolved through peace and dialogue only, said Fiorenzo Stolfi, the Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. The Genevan meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani FMs gives hope for further efforts for peaceful resolution of the conflict, according to him. Referenda and presidential election in Nagorno Karabakh 'pose obstacle in the settlement process', he said. Such moves will never be accepted by the Council of Europe, he added, APA 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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
