OSCE Minsk Group holds meetings in State DepartmentApril 28, 2011 - 09:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Under Secretary for Political Affairs William J. Burns met on April 27 with the Co-chairs of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, Ambassadors Bernard Fassier of France, Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, and Robert Bradtke of the United States, and Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk to discuss their recent and upcoming activities as mediators of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Under Secretary Burns reaffirmed the United States’ strong commitment as a Co-chair of the Minsk Group to helping the sides achieve a lasting, peaceful settlement of the conflict. The international mediators are also expected to meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |