ARMENIA CONCERNED OVER OPPORTUNITY OF FORMATION OF DIVIDING LINES IN CAUCASUSMay 16, 2003 - 19:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is concerned over the opportunity of formation of dividing lines in the Caucasus. Armenian foreign minister Vardan Oskanian said at the 112-th session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CE) in Strasbourg devoted to building Europe without dividing lines. In his words, the tension available in the region was reduced owing to the complementary foreign policy being pursued by Yerevan. According to a report by the press service of the Armenian foreign ministry, V. Oskanian also concerned the issue of cooperation between European structures, emphasizing their role in overcoming conflicts and strengthening democratic stability. In his opinion, the CE is the only European organization, which provides for an opportunity of cooperation at the regional level. "Such activity contributes to democratic stability in the countries of the region and can have only a positive impact to settle the differences available," - V. Oskanian said. 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 | 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. |