Ambassador: secret issues to be in focus of Sargsyan-Medvedev-Aliyev talksMay 30, 2011 - 12:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Russia Polad Bulbuloglu views the Deauville statement by Presidents of France, Russia and United States as important and timely. “A time framework for the conflict resolution was set for the first time,” the Azeri-Press Agency quoted Bulbuloglu as saying. “The hardest thing is to take the first step. If the Presidents find a common ground, it will be a comprehensive agreement.” Commenting on the forthcoming meeting between the Armenian, Azerbaijani and Russian Presidents, the ambassador said “it will be secret talks.” “The settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is ripening,” he presumed. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |