  Karabakh interested in peace in South CaucasusNovember 17, 2007 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nagorno Karabakh is interested in development of a geopolitical situation that will promote peace in the South Caucasus, NKR President Bako Sahakian said.Stepanakert, for its part, takes moves to promote this process, he added. "The issue should be considered not only in the Karabakh-Azerbaijan perspective but also in the regional perspective. We will develop our constructive stance to achieve establishment of peace in the region," Bako Sahakian told Hairenik, The Armenian Weekly and The Mirror Spectator Boston-based newspapers.   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 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. |
