Pendency in NKR conflict settlement hampers economic development in the regionAugust 7, 2009 - 22:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey have a historical opportunity to settle relations and establish peace in the region, MG OSCE US Co-Chair for NKR conflict settlement, Matthew Bryza stated. According to him, pendency in NKR conflict settlement hampers economic development in the region. US diplomat noted that NKR will be given a transitional status, with final status to be resolved on via referendum. "During referendum, a balance between RA and Azeri population will be observed in accordance with last population census," Bryza emphasized. According to last USSR population census, 75 % of Armenians and 23 % of Azerbaijanis resided in Nagorno Karabakh Autonomous Region in 1989. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |