Merzlyakov: Oskanian-Mamedyarov next meeting may be held either in May or laterApril 26, 2007 - 15:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The OSCE MG CO-Chairs for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement are preparing the next meeting between Armenian and Azeri foreign ministers, Russian Co-Chair Yuri Merzlyakov stated. He reminded last time the mediators succeeded in organizing a meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers Vartan Oskanian and Elmar Mamedyarov on April 18-19. "Currently we are looking for a possibility to organize one more meeting between the FMs. But is very difficult to bring them together," Merzlyakov said. He did not exclude that the next consultations between the two FMs may be held either on May or later. The Russian diplomat noted the OSCE MG Co-Chairs are planning to visit Madrid on May 10 to meet with OSCE Chairman-in-Office Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos. Following it the mediators will visit the conflict region at the end of May, Trend reported. 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 | Azerbaijan yet to respond to Armenia’s proposal to probe ceasefire violations Azerbaijan has not yet responded to Armenia’s proposal to create a mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations, Armen Grigoryan has said. Yerevan says received 10th draft of peace treaty proposals from Baku Armen Grigoryan has revealed that Armenia has received the 10th package of peace treaty proposals from Azerbaijan. Armenia, Germany discuss ties, South Caucasus peace process Armenian lawmakers met with the Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Tobias Lindner. Kevin Spacey to attend Golden Apricot Film Festival in Yerevan Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey will be a guest of honor at the Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival 2024, the press service of the festival reports. |