Dimitrij Rupel: Karabakh settlement importantJanuary 30, 2008 - 17:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is very important, EU President, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel said in his address to the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs."The EU supports endeavors of the OSCE Minsk Group and welcomes extension of the European Neighborhood Policy. The EU Troika will continue visits to Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan and other republics," he said. Besides, Mr Rupel touched on climate changes, energy security, intercultural dialogue, accession talks with Turkey and Croatia, the situation in Gaza and Lebanon, Iran's nuclear program, developments in Iraq, Pakistan, Myanmar, Kenya and Chad. 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. |