Azeri Defense Minister dissatisfied with OSCE MG activitiesNovember 19, 2007 - 15:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry is dissatisfied with the activity of the OSCE Minsk Group dealing with the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement."The Minsk Group should double efforts. The present activities are not satisfying," Defense Minister Safar Abiyev said at a meeting with newly appointed French military attaché Daniel Chambon. During the meeting Abiyev noted that France and Azerbaijan should strengthen military cooperation, Trend 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 | 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. |