Baku offers to discuss Caucasus Platform in UNSeptember 19, 2008 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan proposes to discuss the Caucasian Stability & Cooperation Platform in the UN, Elmar Mammadyarov, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister said in the London Strategic Intelligence Institute. Mammadyarov called the initiative relevant to 'fill the gap occurred in the region after the recent developments in Georgia'. Following hostilities in South Ossetia, Ankara offered formation of a Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform, which could unite Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. "Azerbaijan supports Turkey's initiative and suggests it be considered in the UN," said Mammadyarov. Separately, the issue will be discussed during the meeting btween Azerbaijani and Turkish Foreign Ministers within the UN General Assembly in New York. Establishment of the Platform will help restoration of peace and stability in the region, the Azerbaijani Minister said, Azeri Trend news agency reports. RA President Serzh Sarsgyan welcomed the initiative as an attempt to create a favorable atmosphere in the region. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |