NKR leader discussed Karabakh problem with ambassadors of Armenia and Azerbaijan to RussiaJune 28, 2007 - 18:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Arkadi Ghukassian hosted the delegation of Armenian and Azeri intelligentsia at the head of Armenia's Ambassador to Russia Armen Smbatyan and his Azeri counterpart Polad Bulbuloglu, the NKR Presidential Press Office reports. At the meeting with the participation of Artsakh intellectuals the participants underscored the necessity to create an atmosphere of mutual confidence between the two nations and societies of conflicting sides. Arkadi Ghukassian stressed the importance of the initiative, noting that it may form a sound and constructive atmosphere around the settlement process of the Nagorno Karabakh problem. Once again he confirmed the position of Nagorno Karabakh that artificially implanted intolerance and calls for war only hamper the peace process. Participants of the meeting expressed hope that the dialog between representatives of intelligentsia from both sides will continue and in future, involving wider circles from conflicting parties. 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. |