  PACE Calls to Settle Conflicts in South CaucasusApril 15, 2006 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During its spring session on April 13 the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) urged Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia to continue their activities to work out a peaceful and lasting solution to disputes in various conflict zones of the region, which creates conditions for a voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons. The MPs hailed efforts of Azerbaijan, Armenia and, to a less degree, Georgia, who set about implementation of programs on refugee integration in local communities. At that PACE members emphasized that urgent humanitarian needs still remain and international assistance is necessary to meet these, reports the PACE communication department.  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 |  Related sections Latest news Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha  Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha.Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time.Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte.Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province. |
