  OSCE LEADER EMPHASIZED IRAN POSITIVE ROLE IN KARABAKH SETTLEMENTMay 31, 2003 - 19:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran plays a positive role in the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. OSCE secretary General Jan Kubis, who had arrived in Teheran to participate in a meeting of foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Conference, said in the course of a meeting with Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi. As reported by "IRNA" agency, Jan Kubis noted that to establish security and stability in the region collective cooperation of all states making its part was necessary. The OSCE role in the Caucasian region and its stand on the settlement of the Karabakh and Afghan conflicts were also discussed at the meeting.  Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion  The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship.Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy.Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh.MEPs issue statement to defend Armenia-France military cooperation The deputies emphasized that having an army armed with combat and modern military equipment is the sovereign right of any country. |
