Decision on Karabakh status may be shelved, Aliyev saysApril 20, 2009 - 13:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said his country's position on Nagorno Karabakh implies security of the population, NK local government issues and Azerbaijan's territorial integrity."Determination of Nagorno Karabakh's status may be shelved. Unilateral decision is ruled out. Azerbaijan will never be a part to talks envisaging Nagorno Karabakh's legal secession from Azerbaijan," Aliyev said in Moscow. "Baku calls on the Armenian side to approach the issue in the framework of international law." At that, he said that Baku understands the importance of overland communication between Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. "We do not see problems. The issue of Lachin corridor can be solved efficiently so that Azerbaijani refugees who will return there after the settlement of the conflict can feel secure," Aliyev told Vesti TV Channel 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. |