  Russia welcomes visit of Armenian and Azeri intellectuals to Stepanakert, Yerevan and BakuJune 30, 2007 - 15:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Foreign Ministry welcomes the Stepanakert-Yerevan-Baku trip of Armenian and Azeri intellectuals, says a statement issued by the RF MFA. "We eye this event held on the initiative of Armenian and Azerbaijan Ambassadors in Moscow as an important step taken by the Nagorno Karabakh conflict sides towards creation of atmosphere of trust and more favorable situation for the conflict resolution. We are hopeful that the initiated dialogue will be continued and will engage wide publics in both states," the document says.  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 Topic Latest news Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge  The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture.India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says.EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process.Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |
