Azimov: we content with OSCE MG activityApril 2, 2008 - 13:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Voting against the Azerbaijani resolution "On the situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan," the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair states broke neutrality, said Araz Azimov, Azeri Deputy Defense Minister. "Baku's enquiry on replacement of the OSCE MG co-chairs is an alarm signal.""The co-chairs should make conclusions. We're content with their activity. However, their recent moves caused dissatisfaction. The MG has not exhausted its potential yet, but the intermediaries monopolized the peaceful talks," he said. "The proposals submitted by the Minsk Group 4 years ago highlighted Azerbaijan's territorial integrity. "If it were not so, Baku would break off talks. Nagorno Karabakh was supposed to remain a part of Azerbaijan, with Armenians and Azeris living there," Azimov said. He said that the Lachin corridor is of great importance both for Azerbaijan and Armenia. "Official Baku can offer the possibility of using the Lachin corridor by both sides in case it remains within Azerbaijan. The Minsk Group is aware if this condition which can be the topic of further discussion," he concluded, ANS Azeri TV channel reported. 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 | “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |