No progress to be observed in Karabakh conflict resolution unless Baku changes its stanceMarch 16, 2011 - 19:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 16, President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, ambassadors Robert Bradtke of the U.S., Igor Popov of Russia and Bernard Fassier of France, as well as personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office Andrzej Kasprzyk. The Karabakh conflict settlement was in the focus of the meeting. The parties noted that a military resolution of the conflict is absolutely unacceptable. Sahakyan welcomed the willingness of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs to elaborate mechanisms for revealing the cases of the ceasefire violation. The President once again drew the negotiators' attention to the destructive stance of Baku and urged to use all means possible for changing it. According to Sahakyan, no progress will be observed in the Karabakh conflict resolution, unless Baku changes its stance. NKR Foreign Minister Georgy Petrosyan and other officials participated in the meeting, the Central Information Department of the Artsakh President's Office reported. 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. |