Karabakh Conflict Settlement Impossible without Participation of Karabakh RepresentativesMarch 31, 2006 - 19:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - From the very beginning the participants of the Dartmouth process understood that the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is impossible without the participation of representatives of Karabakh, co-chair of the Dartmouth Conference working group for regional conflicts Harold Saunders stated during round-table discussions in Stepanakert, reported the information and analytical department of the NKR MFA. The discussion participants considered the draft framework agreement on peaceful process in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh. In his words, the deadlock doesn't benefit to either of the parties. "Bridges should be established between sides. The document maintains a series of steps targeted at peace building. This is not a substitute for formal talks but only an addition," the American diplomat said noting that the Dartmouth Conference enjoys good relations with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs. 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 | Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters. Schengen visa cost won’t change for Armenia – diplomat The increase in the cost of a Schengen visa will not apply to citizens of Armenia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said. Yeremyan Projects opens state-of-the-art dairy production plant Yeremyan Projects officially launched the Yeremyan Products state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Yerevan on May 24. Armenian PM’s helicopter makes emergency landing in Vanadzor The helicopter transporting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made an emergency landing in Vanadzor. |