Lennmarker, Nalbandian, Mammadyarov to discuss new ideas to improve Karabakh processNovember 29, 2008 - 14:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE hopes for soonest resolution of the Nagonro Karabakh conflict."Intensification of talks inspires hope for resolution of the conflict in the shortest terms," said Goran Lennmarker, PACE rapporteur on Karabakh. "Both states will benefit from resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," he said, adding that he intends to discuss new ideas to improve the Karabakh process with Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan during a meeting of OSCE Foreign Ministers due Helsinki December 4-5. "As to Armenia, it can normalize relations with its neighbors - Azerbaijan and Turkey, what will contribute to its economy," Mr. Lennmarker said. He also informed that he is planning to visit the region to discuss the ways of the conflict settlement with the leadership of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trend Azeri 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 | 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. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. |