Karabakh conflict may be resolved based on people's right to self-determinationJuly 6, 2009 - 18:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "No President will act against his people's interests," RPA parliamentarian Gagik Melikyan told a news conference in Yerevan, touching upon Azeri President's statement on Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.As noted by the speaker, Armenia defined its position long ago, declaring the nation's right to self-determination as the only way of conflict settlement. Aliyev will never make any statement in favor of Armenia as it will contradict his people's interests, the speaker noted, adding at the same time that during international negotiations, Azeri President acted in support of settling NKR conflict based on the above principle. Touching upon the issue of the so-called "occupied" territories, Melikyan said, "The important thing for Armenia is NKR security. Those territories are a security zone and borderline between Karabakh and Armenia. No compromise will be possible unless Azeri side proposes an adequate alternative ensuring NKR people's security," Armenian parliamentarian stressed. 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 | Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |