Russian, French, U.S. Presidents’ statement repeats L'Aquila provisionsJune 28, 2010 - 10:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The joint statement by Presidents of Russia, France and the United States repeats L'Aquila provisions. “This statement is an attempt to turn the time back. True, some of its provisions could seem attractive for Artsakh 20 years ago. But after the ethnic cleansing, blockade and bloody war unleashed by Azerbaijan, a vague interim status is at least not serious,” chairman of NKR public council on foreign policy and security Masis Mailyan told PanARMENIAN.Net He noted that it would be useful to apply international experience gained in Kosovo, South Ossetia and Abkhazia to resolution of Karabakh problem. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |