MOSCOW HARSHLY CRITICIZED IDENTIFICATION OF STRUGGLE AGAINST INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM WITH SITUATION IN NAGORNO KARABAKHOctober 2, 2002 - 19:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The attempts to identify the struggle against international terrorism with the situation in Nagorno Karabakh can only complicate the state of affairs in the region and thus should be flatly denied. Russian security council secretary Vladimir Rushailo stated it in the course of the meeting with his Armenian counterpart, defense minister Serge Sargsian in Moscow. In Rushailo's words, Moscow intends to achieve such a solution of the Karabakh problem, which will lead to a comprehensive and fair settlement and will fit the interests of the two neighbor peoples. Vladimir Rushailo and Serge Sargsian exchanged opinions on the situation in the Caucasus, as well as on Armenian-Russian bilateral cooperation including interaction within the framework of the Treaty on Collective Security. The parties paid much attention to developing interaction mechanisms within the "Caucasian four" with participation of the Armenian, Azeri, Georgian and Russian security council secretaries. In particular, the necessity to hold measures aiming at strengthening confidence in the Transcaucasia and creating a favorable background for solving acute problems in the region was stressed. 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 | Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers. Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly. BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia. |