Dimitrij Rupel: Karabakh settlement importantJanuary 30, 2008 - 17:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is very important, EU President, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel said in his address to the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs."The EU supports endeavors of the OSCE Minsk Group and welcomes extension of the European Neighborhood Policy. The EU Troika will continue visits to Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan and other republics," he said. Besides, Mr Rupel touched on climate changes, energy security, intercultural dialogue, accession talks with Turkey and Croatia, the situation in Gaza and Lebanon, Iran's nuclear program, developments in Iraq, Pakistan, Myanmar, Kenya and Chad. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |