OSCE MG: Gul's mediation between Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents may prove usefulSeptember 10, 2008 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish President Abdullah Gul's mediation between the Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders may prove useful for resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said Russian Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group. "As a member of the Minsk Group, Turkey could mediate between the sides. However, it depends on their attitude," Yuri Merzlyakov told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Gul said that the OSCE Minsk Group failed to produce effect during 17 years of its mediation. "Turkey-Armenia and Azerbaijan-Armenia issues are not only bilateral but also territorial. The situation in the region has changed. Resolution of conflicts will lead to political and economic stability," he said. Meanwhile, Azeri media keeps discussing "replacement" of the MG. The other day, Bakililar.az reported that the Russian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers considered the issue. The Russian Foreign Ministry, however, refuted the information. 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. |