French FM didn't voice support to "Azerbaijan's territorial integrity"February 16, 2008 - 14:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner did not voice support to "Azerbaijan's territorial integrity" during a meeting with his Azeri counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov. The information posted on the web site of the French Minister of Foreign Affairs says that "Mr Kouchner welcomes continuation of Karabakh talks in 2008." He also "praised the sides for the decision to negotiate the document the three Co-chairs submitted to the Foreign Ministers in Madrid." Meanwhile, yesterday Azeri Press Agency quoted French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner as saying "my country recognizes the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan." 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 | CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. Armenia officially recognises Palestine's statehood Armenia has officially recognised Palestine as a state, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Blinken urges Aliyev to conclude peace deal with Armenia “without delay” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday, June 20. Joe Manganiello visits Armenian Genocide memorial Hollywood star Joe Manganiello has visited the Armenian Genocide memorial in Yerevan, according to the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute. |