WASHINGTON HIGHLY APPRECIATES ARMENIAN AND AZERI HEADS' ASSISTANCE IN PEACEFUL TALKS ON KARABAKH CONFLICT SETTLEMENTSeptember 28, 2002 - 20:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The US administration highly appreciates the assistance of the heads of Armenia and Azerbaijan in the peaceful talks on the Karabakh conflict settlement. Spokesman of the US embassy in Azerbaijan James Stuart has stated that in his interview with "Turan" agency. In his words, Washington expects the OSCE Minsk group's activity and progress in achievement of stabile peace in the region in the nearest future. At that the spokesman noted, the USA attaches a great importance to the democratic activities in Armenia and Azerbaijan. "The democratization process will strengthen the basis for achievement of peace and cooperation in the region, and for establishment of civilized society and leadership of the law", noted James Stuart. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |