Edward Nalbandian: Azerbaijan turns deaf ear to international community’s positionSeptember 28, 2010 - 20:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the statement delivered at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian dwelled on Karabakh conflict settlement issue and Armenia-Turkey relations. The Foreign Minister spoke of Lenin-Ataturk and Stalin - Caucasian Bureau agreements triggering multiple problems in South Caucasus, ministerial press service reported. Dwelling on Karabakh issue, Nalbandian referred to Madrid principles which became a basis for a number of suggestions on conflict settlement. “The last version of Madrid suggestions was submitted at St. Petersburg negotiations, with Armenian side agreeing to accept the document as a basis for further talks. Azerbaijan, however, would accept neither the first not the last of documents, turning a deaf ear to the international community and OSCE MG recommendations,” Nalbandian stressed. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. 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. |