Complete concordance on NKR issue should be established in ArmeniaJuly 24, 2009 - 20:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "No politician or political force should speculate on Artsakh issue. Complete concordance on this issue should be established in Armenia," RA Republican Party Leader Galust Sahakyan told a news conference today. When questioned by reporters as to the territories to be ceded in exchange for NKR status, Sahakyan responded that no territory will be ceded until finalization of all issues unresolved. According to Sahakyan, times are past for verbal assurances of patriotism . "It's high time Armenian political forces offered concrete and feasible solutions to NKR conflict." In response to PanARMENIAN.Net reporter's question, Galust Sahakyan stated that upon Madrid principles publication NKR will be involved in negotiations, though he's uncertain about the precise stage this will happen at. 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, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |