Elections in Karabakh "pre-empt" outcome of ongoing negotiations, CMCE saysJuly 13, 2007 - 20:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "As regards the "presidential elections" to be organized in Nagorno Karabakh on 19 July 2007, and having in mind that neither the "elections" nor their results are recognized by the international community, the Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe reiterates its full support to the OSCE Minsk Group and its Co-Chairmen in their efforts towards a settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," says a statement by Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic. It notes with concern that conducting such elections, thus pre-empting the outcome of the ongoing negotiations, cannot contribute to the resolution of the conflict. It calls on all parties concerned to intensify their efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict, in accordance with the commitment undertaken by Armenia and Azerbaijan upon accession to the Council of Europe, the CoE communication unit reports. 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 | Viva-MTS-SOURCE Foundation program supports family displaced from Artsakh The Zeynalyans' daily routine and living agenda changed months after the birth of their first child, Davit. Armenia, France’s KNDS ink military cooperation agreement A military-technical cooperation agreement has been signed between the Armenian Ministry of Defense and the French military-industrial company KNDS. Iran, Russia discuss Caucasus developments Ali Bagheri Kani and Igor Khovaev, have reviewed the developments in the Caucasus region. Armenia Defense Minister travels to France A delegation headed by Defense Minister Suren Papikyan will travel to France, according to a statement from the Defense Ministry. |