David Babayan: Azerbaijan will avoid establishing contacts with ArtsakhDecember 22, 2010 - 09:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of the Central Information Department of the Artsakh President’s Office David Babayan said that recently not only Karabakh, but also a range of international organizations started seriously considering the possibility of rehabilitation of the full format of negotiations for the Karabakh conflict settlement. “We cannot speak about the conflict settlement, unless the full format of negotiations is restored,” Babayan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. He added that Azerbaijan will hamper it in every possible way and avoid establishment of contacts with Artsakh, since it may be conceived as readiness to accept the Karabakh people’s right to self-determination. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |