  Yuri Merzlyakov: Karabakh participation in talks prematureMay 21, 2008 - 18:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Minsk Group Russian Co-chair, Ambassador Yuri Merzlyakov supposes it's too early to speak of Karabakh's participation in the talks. "After the base principles are approved, representatives of the region can join elaboration of an agreement on Karabakh," he said, Trend Azeri news agency reports. Earlier, NKR President Bako Sahakian said that Nagorno Karabakh should hold talks immediately with Karabakh. "There is a main party to conflict, the Nagorno Karabakh republic, with priorities like in other foreign states," President Sahakian said.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia  Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for childrenMoscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said.Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19.Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |
