  Non-recognition of Karabakh harmful for BakuJanuary 20, 2009 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan's bellicose statements are meant to blackmail the international community, an NKR official said."Baku calls for resumption of war, incites armed provocations at the border, purchases armament from Ukraine, Turkey and Israel, develops bellicose rhetoric and racist anti-Armenian propaganda," Ruben Zargaryan, historian and adviser to Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "Azeri leadership's regular calls for elimination of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh conflict with the international community's values and criteria," he said. "Recognition of NKR independence by Azerbaijan would put an end to the century-old hostility, prevent a new war and resolve the refugee problem. It would secure sovereignty of Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh, economic reforms, civilized borders, neighborly relations and cooperation," Zargaryan said.   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 Topic Latest news Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
