OSCE MG: Karabakh status in exchange for 5 regionsMay 24, 2008 - 19:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The OSCE Minsk Group feared frustration of talks and end of the peaceful process, the MG French Co-chair Bernard Fassiersaid."Fortunately, our fear was dispersed after meetings with the heads of Armenia and Azerbaijan and officials from both sides. Presently, talks are held on return of five regions forming the security belt around Karabakh. After that, the OSCE proposes to determine Karabakh's status. Upon return of five regions, Karabakh is free to proceed to status talks with Azerbaijan," Amb. Fassier said, Bakililar.AZ reports. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |