Kocharian-Aliyev Next Meeting May Be Held before Yearend, Baku SaysJune 6, 2006 - 15:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The situation at the talks over settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict continues being a peculiar pressure upon Armenia. I believe that a basis for progress in concluding final peace between the parties will be formed during coming talks," stated head of the External Relations Department of President's Administration Novruz Mammadov. In his words, during the summit of the Black Sea Forum for Dialogue and Partnership in Bucharest the Azeri President made a statement, detailing country's latest achievements and touching upon the Karabakh issue. At that Mammadov noted that talks between Azeri and Armenian presidents were held in a wide format, with participation of the OSCE MG co-chairs and MFA Heads, as well as in tête-à-tête format. "The meeting continued for two days: 3.5 hours on the first and over an hour on the second day. Talks were held in a tense atmosphere," he said. Mammadov added that although arrangements were made over individual issues, there are no results yet. Mammadov reported that in spite there is no specific date for the next meeting of the two presidents, it is not ruled out to be held before the end of 2006. 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |