G8: Soonest Coordination of Principles on Karabakh EssentialJuly 17, 2006 - 16:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During the summit the G8 leaders referred to the situation in Nagorno Karabakh, says the statement by G8 Summit President. The document says in part, "We confirmed that the G8 supports the mediating efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group (Russia, the United States and France) and stressed the necessity of soonest coordination of the principles of a peaceful settlement in 2006. We call on Azerbaijan and Armenia to demonstrate political will, achieve an agreement and prepare their public for peace but not for war." 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |