RA FM: Armenia has not approved Madrid PrinciplesJuly 20, 2009 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has not approved the Madrid Principles concerning NKR conflict settlement, RA FM Edward Nalbandyan said during a joint press conference with EU acting chairman and Swedish Foreign Minister Karl Bildt, answering a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent's question. "Armenian side has never made any official statement on approving Madrid Principles. We just announced that they serve as basis for talks," Mr. Nalbandyan stressed. Commenting upon Azeri FM Elmar Mamedyarov's statement on Armenian forces withdrawal having been discussed during talks, Edward Nalbandyan said that the issue hadn't been touched upon. 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 | 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." 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. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. |