We have to preclude deployment of peacemakers in NKR conflict zoneJuly 16, 2009 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deployment of peacemaking forces in conflict zone is fraught with danger, so any attempts at this should be precluded, Head of Analytical Center for Globalization and Regional Collaboration Stepan Grigoryan told a news conference in Yerevan. "We mustn't allow of peacemaking forces' deployment, especially those from MG OSCE member states, as well as those pursuing their own interests in the region," Armenian expert stated, reminding about activities of Russian peacemaking forces in South Ossetia. Dwelling on the possibility of ceding certain territories to Azerbaijan, Stepan Grigoryan noted that the issue could be discussed only upon reception of real guarantees for NKR security provision. 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 | Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. |