Chinese MFA: peaceful settlement of Karabakh issue will contribute to regional peace and stabilityMay 27, 2010 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - China's position on the Nagorno Karabakh issue is clear and consistent, and remains unchanged, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ma Zhaoxu stated. “China hopes that the parties will find an acceptable solution through consultations and dialogues based on the universally recognized principles of international law and UN Security Council resolutions. Peaceful settlement of Nagorno Karabakh issue not only serves the interests of Azerbaijan and Armenia, but will also contributes to regional peace, stability and development,” he said, Chinese Foreign Ministry press service reported. Parliamentary elections were held in Karabakh on May 23. 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 | 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. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |