  Nagorno Karabakh issue could not be solved without Karabakh's people willJuly 24, 2009 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Until Nagorno Karabakh is not involved in negotiations on the settlement of the Karabakh conflict, and negotiations are conducted between Armenia and Azerbaijan, one should not speak about any concessions," Movses Hakobyan , NKR Minister of Defense told a press conference in Stepanakert today. He recalled that the defense ministry is not engaged in foreign policy. According to the minister, the Madrid principles are only suggestions, not a document to be signed. "All understand that without the will of the Nagorno Karabakh people the issue can not be solved," the Minister of Defense of Nagorno-Karabakh said.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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 ArabiaPashinyan: 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”. |
