  GUAM-U.S. statement: international community should seek solution to frozen conflictsSeptember 25, 2008 - 15:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The international community should seek solution to frozen conflicts, says a GUAM-U.S. joint statement adopted on outcomes of the meeting held between the Organization's Foreign Ministers and U.S. representatives during the UN GA 63rd session.The participants voiced opinion that all frozen conflicts in the GUAM area should be resolved in the framework of sovereignty, territorial integrity and other international law norms. They agreed to develop cooperation in various fields, including transport, trade, struggling organized crime and illegal drug traffic. The next meeting is due in Helsinki in early December, Ukrainian media reports. GUAM (Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Moldova) was founded in 1997 on initiative of President Heydar Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Eduard Shevarnadze of Georgia under the aegis of the United States.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“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. |
