  Serge Smessov: statement by French, Russian and U.S Presidents approval of Karabakh talksJuly 13, 2009 - 21:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The joint statement by Presidents of Presidents of France, Russia and the United States is a call for continuation of peaceful talks, French Ambassador to Armenia said."This is a demonstration of political will at the highest level," Ambassador Serge Smessov told a news conference in Yerevan today. "There are three well-known principles of resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. These are non-use of force, the right of nations to self-determination and territorial integrity," he said.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine  Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets.Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty.Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran.Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. |
