ILHAM ALIYEV REGRETS ROME INITIATIVE ON KARABAKH CONFLICT STEPWISE SETTLEMENT NOT IMPLEMENTED SO FARFebruary 25, 2005 - 18:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During the meeting with Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Azeri leader Ilham Aliyev expressed regret that official Rome's initiative on Karabakh has not been implemented so far. In his words, Azerbaijan's efforts are directed towards stability and prosperity in the region, however "Armenia's aggression badly impedes the progress". In his turn, Mr. Ciampi said that the European Union exerts efforts for securing stability and progress as well as resolution of protracted conflicts. "It became possible as result of co-existence of the European nations and sharing of common values of civilization. The new EU Constitution is essential for consolidating neighbor ties between the EU member-states. The expansion of its borders is one of the EU's priorities. We consider stability in the Balkans and Caucasus to be extremely important and highlight the partnership with Azerbaijan and with the whole Caucasian region, development of economic and cultural ties", the Italian President noted. 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 Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. |