Edward Nalbandian: despite Astrakhan and Astana statements, Baku continues its destructive policyDecember 18, 2010 - 11:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said that the OSCE summit in Astana was an important event for resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Addressing a meeting organized by Club de Madrid и FRIDE (Foundation of International Relations and Foreign Dialogue), Minister Nalbandian emphasized that the statement adopted in Astana reiterates the impossibility of use of force. “The heads of state once again said that all principles of conflict settlement should be applied as a whole. However, despite this, Baku continues its destructive policy. It was also surprising that several hours later after the adoption of the resolution Azerbaijan objected to its inclusion into the summit’s resulting document,” he said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |