  Baku never rejected Karabakh participation in talks, Azeri expert says May 16, 2011 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh conflict cannot stay “frozen” much longer, according to an Azerbaijani political expert. As Rasim Musabekov said during an online interview when responding to a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter’s question, “escalated tension in Karabakh conflict zone is a reminder that a cease-fire does not mean the war has ended.” When asked if possible involvement of Karabakh side might help the conflict settlement progress, the expert stated, “Azerbaijan never rejected the involvement of Nagorno Karabakh’s Armenian community, yet the issue has to do with discussion of the status.”   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 |  Topic Latest news Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush provinceNarek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |
