Europe interested in stability in South CaucasusSeptember 28, 2007 - 20:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Unsettlement of conflicts in the South Caucasus has numerous negative consequences, EU Envoy for South Caucasus, Mr Peter Semneby said in Yerevan today.A new generation, which eyes citizens of the neighbor states as enemy, is growing up in the South Caucasian states and this fact complicates the possibility of resolving the conflicts, he said. Europe is interested in stability and peace in the region, whose role grows year by year. Consequently, the EU is interested in resolution of conflicts and establishment of neighborly relations between the states, according to him. "Although the European Union is not directly engaged in settlement processes, it supports endeavors taken in this direction. The EU assistance supposes establishment of information centers, infrastructure rehabilitation projects and trust building measures," he said, IA Regnum 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |