HIDDEN COMPETITION BETWEEN USA, RUSSIA AND EUROPE HINDERS ESTABLISHMENT OF STABILITY IN CAUCASUS, IRAN THINKSApril 5, 2001 - 19:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - YEREVAN, April 5. /Mediamax/. "From the viewpoint of America, any settlement of Karabakh conflict must further the increase of U.S. predominance in Caucasus," says the editorial comment of the "Voice of Iranian Islamic Republic" radio station, which reflects the position of official Tehran."Russia is the opponent of this policy. It considers the Caucasus as the part of its security sphere. The European countries included in the OSCE Minsk Group which have their own interests in Caucasus are also against it. Though the negotiations in Florida are held on the initiative of the USA and in the presence of Russian and French representatives, the hidden competition between the USA, Europe and Russia hinders the establishment of security in this region," is said in the comment. --0-- 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |