Ann Derse: resumption of war in Karabakh will turn into calamitySeptember 1, 2007 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Resumption of hostilities in Karabakh would be a calamity, said Ann Derse, the U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan. "The U.S. calls on the Karabakh conflict sides to make courageous moves and mutual concessions. At the same time, the Nagorno Karabakh conflict should be resolved in the framework of territorial integrity and return of refugees," she said.As to the recent visit of the Iranian President to Baku, the U.S. sees nothing extraordinary in the event, according to her. That was a visit paid by the leader of a neighbor state. "The problem is that Iran keeps on neglecting the urges to stop enriching uranium and developing nuclear technologies," she said, Turan news agency reports. 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. |