OSCE PA: Karabakh conflict main obstacle for cooperation between South Caucasus countriesSeptember 1, 2008 - 20:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh conflict is the main obstacle for cooperation between the South Caucasus countries, according to Goran Lennmarker, OSCE PA special representative for Nagorno Karabakh."Resolution of the conflict can give a start to close cooperation between the South Caucasus countries," he told reporters in Baku. "Return of displaced persons and establishment of stability in the region is important," he said, Trend Azeri news agency reports. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |