French Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for progress in NKR conflict settlementMay 12, 2009 - 20:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Ministry of Foreign Affairs is satisfied with the meeting of Armenian and Azeri Presidents on May 7 in Prague, French MFA official announcement said. "Prague meeting was the 4th within the year. The meeting proved constructive character of Armenian-Turkish negotiations, allowing to decide on a number of possible compromises over issues submitted for discussion by Co-Chairs in the end of 2007 in Madrid." "France, as a MG OSCE Co-Chair, along with Russia and USA, continues with its efforts towards just and peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict. We call for further progress in NKR conflict settlement. We're concerned about the fact that while it's been 15 years since ceasefire agreement was signed, the conflict still results in victims. We call for parties to observe the agreement terms," French MFA statement run. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |