Decision on Karabakh status may be shelved, Aliyev saysApril 20, 2009 - 13:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said his country's position on Nagorno Karabakh implies security of the population, NK local government issues and Azerbaijan's territorial integrity."Determination of Nagorno Karabakh's status may be shelved. Unilateral decision is ruled out. Azerbaijan will never be a part to talks envisaging Nagorno Karabakh's legal secession from Azerbaijan," Aliyev said in Moscow. "Baku calls on the Armenian side to approach the issue in the framework of international law." At that, he said that Baku understands the importance of overland communication between Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. "We do not see problems. The issue of Lachin corridor can be solved efficiently so that Azerbaijani refugees who will return there after the settlement of the conflict can feel secure," Aliyev told Vesti TV Channel 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”. |