  Chirac, Putin and Merkel Discussed CIS ConflictsSeptember 25, 2006 - 19:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The wish for a dialogue and compromise should be the basis of any settlement, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at a joint news conference with French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. "If the conflicting sides demonstrate political will we can await positive results. Russia is ready to stand a guarantor of possible agreements. This is a common approach to "frozen conflicts," Putin said.For his part Jacques Chirac confirmed that the leaders did refer to the issue of "frozen conflicts" in the Caucasus and Moldova, where "the European Union and Russia should join efforts for peace," reported the Russian leader's press office.   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 |  Related sections 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. |
