No need to invent other formats for Karabakh settlement, RA FM saysOctober 29, 2008 - 15:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. should be cautious about the statements made in Washington, specifically those on the principle of territorial integrity, said Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia."It's worth mentioning that the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia as well as other representatives of official Washington point out to three principles of conflict resolution, namely, non-use of force, territorial integrity and right of nations to self-determination. These principles underlie the Helsinki Final Act and the Madrid Document on resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," he said. "As to the OSCE Minsk Group format, I think it has justified itself. It is supported by the international community and there is no need to invent other formats," the Armenian Minister told BBC. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |