Karabakh conflict settlement main task for Matthew BryzaFebruary 24, 2011 - 14:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew Bryza considers the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and the establishment of peace in the region to be the main task in the South Caucasus region. "There is no more important issue in this region than the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict in the context of establishing peace in the region," Bryza said on Feb 24. “The matter will be in focus of the visit of U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg to Azerbaijan.” In addition, Bryza said Steinberg will discuss anti-corruption issues with the Azerbaijani leadership and meet with civil society representatives. Steinberg will arrive in Baku on Feb. 24. He will be accompanied by Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon during his regional tour, Trend News 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |