NKR and Armenia should launch effort to block similar projectsMarch 17, 2008 - 16:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The passage of Azerbaijan's resolution on Karabakh by the UN General Assembly cannot be helpful to the talks. Although all resolutions on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict passed earlier by the UN were recommendations, appearance of such a document gives certain advantage to our opponents in the information war," NKR former deputy foreign minister Masis Mayilyan said.The diplomat says the stance of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair states, which unanimously voted against the Azerbaijani draft, is a positive momentum. "Since the Azerbaijani side is likely to carry on a policy of pushing through similar decisions in different international structures, NKR and Armenia should launch efforts to effectively block such projects," Mr Mayilyan emphasized, Karabakh-Open.com reports. On March 14, with 39 votes in favor, 7 against and 100 abstentions, the UN General Assembly adopted the resolution "On the situation on the occupied territories of Azerbaijan." 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |