  NGOs in Karabakh reiterate their commitment to peaceful conflict settlementMay 25, 2009 - 20:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NGO leaders and experts from Nagorno Karabakh elaborated a joint declaration reiterating their commitment to peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict. "We are willing to be active participant in processes aimed at establishing peace and stability is South Caucasus. We believe that a more effective way towards achieving peace and stability in conflict settlement is to develop cooperation," says the Declaration on the principles of NKR civil society representatives' participation in international peacekeeping projects. The document was adopted in Stepanakert during the past forum on "Peacekeeping: Tendencies and Perspectives."Under the Declaration, NKR society's interests in international projects on Karabakh conflict settlement should be presented exclusively by the NKR civil society representatives. "We declare our principles of participation in international peacekeeping projects: not to be involved in inter-community or any other projects contravening and injuring our self-identification as NKR citizens; to cooperate with international organizations and donors based on principles of mutual transparency and openness and considering the real situation," activists stress in the Declaration.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia  Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for childrenMoscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said.Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19.Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |
