Bryza: Armenian, Azeri Presidents seem committed to try to reach a framework agreementNovember 4, 2008 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A U.S. official said there is progress in the efforts to resolve the long-standing Nagorno Karabakh conflict but refrained from declaring an end to tensions in the Caucasus."There is a lot progress in the Nagorno Karabakh issue. There is a lot happening. I can't predict if or when we will succeed. But the presidents of both Armenia and Azerbaijan seem committed to try to reach a framework agreement now," said Matt Bryza, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. Bryza, who is the American co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group that acts as a mediator between Armenia and Azerbaijan to resolve the conflict, also said Turkey can play a huge role in facilitating a resolution, helping the mediation role by maintaining strong relations with Azerbaijan and normalizing relations with Armenia. Although Bryza sounded optimistic on the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict, he cautioned that the tension in the Caucasus is far from being over, Hurriyet daily 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 | 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. |