Bryza positively estimates Sargsyan-Aliev meeting in St. PetersburgJune 9, 2009 - 00:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The meeting between presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in St. Petersburg carried constructive mood, said US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution Matthew Bryza. "Whether the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan decide to meet in July once again will depend on how much progress the MG co-chairs could make in the coming weeks, working in close cooperation with foreign ministers of the two countries" MG OSCE mediator said. Dwelling on the meeting of the presidents in St. Petersburg the American diplomat estimated it as positive. "Co-chairs noted the advancement achieved by the presidents in the course of dialog. Relying on that advancement we start a new round of diplomatic consultations in order to help the sides to approach the finalizing the process of basic principles adjustment," Mr.Bryza stressed, APA 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |