Karabakh conflict may be resolved based on people's right to self-determinationJuly 6, 2009 - 18:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "No President will act against his people's interests," RPA parliamentarian Gagik Melikyan told a news conference in Yerevan, touching upon Azeri President's statement on Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.As noted by the speaker, Armenia defined its position long ago, declaring the nation's right to self-determination as the only way of conflict settlement. Aliyev will never make any statement in favor of Armenia as it will contradict his people's interests, the speaker noted, adding at the same time that during international negotiations, Azeri President acted in support of settling NKR conflict based on the above principle. Touching upon the issue of the so-called "occupied" territories, Melikyan said, "The important thing for Armenia is NKR security. Those territories are a security zone and borderline between Karabakh and Armenia. No compromise will be possible unless Azeri side proposes an adequate alternative ensuring NKR people's security," Armenian parliamentarian stressed. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |