  NKR people must be the only ones to decide on Artsakh-related issuesMarch 15, 2011 - 16:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Actual format of Karabakh talks should be restored, involving Artsakh in the capacity of a negotiating party, according to the head of the NKR parliamentary committee for foreign relations. As Vahram Atanesyan told a news conference in Yerevan, the issue cannot be resolved without participation of Karabakh. “No one can resolve the issue of NKR territory and safety in stead of Karabakh people and authorities,” he stressed. As he noted, if Azerbaijan agrees to compromise, accepting suggestions of mediators to ease the tensions at the contact line, the parties will be able to strengthen trust and achieve progress in conflict settlement in the foreseeable future.   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 |  Latest news Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP  Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan.Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |
