U.S. Thinks Karabakh Conflict Settlement Possible in Near FutureMarch 3, 2006 - 18:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The statement on Karabakh's possible joining Armenia aggravates the tension in the region and is of no benefit," U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Reno Harnish told journalists in Baku when commenting on Robert Kocharian's statement. The diplomat noted that the U.S. government is interested in the continuation of the talks and encourages the Presidents and Foreign Ministers for the peaceful dialogue. When touching upon the forthcoming meeting of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs in Washington, Mr. Harnish noted that the latest statement made by the Co-chairs in Vienna March 2 prove their interest in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement that may be achieved in the near future. To remind, yesterday Armenian President Robert Kocharian in an interview with the central Armenian and Nagorno Karabakh TV Channels stated that Armenia will de jure recognize the independence of Nagorno Karabakh if the talks reach a deadlock. He told journalists that the "negotiations are going on and there are chances for success." 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. |