US Committed to Karabakh Peaceful ResolutionJune 8, 2006 - 16:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States remains committed to helping secure a peaceful resolution to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said US Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Bryza. In his words, the Presidents met in Bucharest last weekend for intensive, detailed negotiations. "Obviously, no breakthrough was reached, but we continue to believe that 2006 represents a window of opportunity if the Presidents can make difficult, courageous decisions to move forward with a settlement," he underscored. Bryza also stressed that the United States is interested in broadening cooperation with Azerbaijan in all fields. "We already enjoy excellent cooperation on military and security matters, energy issues, and democratic and economic reforms. President Aliyev's visit to Washington was very successful in advancing this cooperation and we hope to deepen our cooperation still further in the weeks and months to come," he remarked, reports Trend. 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 | Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. |