Neither EU Nor U.S. Can Be Impartial in Karabakh IssueMarch 21, 2006 - 20:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A party enjoying the trust of Azerbaijan and Armenia should perform the mediating mission for the Karabakh conflict settlement, first deputy chair of the Committee on CIS Affairs, Russian State Duma member Ahmed Bilalov stated a briefing in RIA Novosti. In his words, neither the European Union nor the U.S. can be impartial in the issue. "We do not press for our mediation but if both parties agree on Moscow's participation Russia will do everything within the limits of the possible for the peaceful and positive resolution of the conflict," he noted.Belalov also said he served on the Russian delegation during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Azerbaijan. "I reiterate Russia is not interested in a military conflict at its nearest borders and certain steps for the conflict settlement are being taken," Bilalov underscored. 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 | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |