Is USA observing presidential elections in NKR without recognizing them?July 19, 2007 - 17:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Representatives from American "Institute of International and Humanitarian Law and Foreign Policy", as well as non-governmental organizations have arrived in Stepanakert to carry out observation mission in the NKR presidential elections, the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist was told in NKR CEC (Central Electoral Commission). Meanwhile, US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ann Dersi said the United States government does not recognize Nagorno Karabakh as an independent state and the presidential elections that are carried out there. "US official representatives do not participate in observation missions," the American diplomat added. 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 | 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. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |