France host conference on Karabakh conflictApril 23, 2010 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 22, French city of Saint-Chamond hosted a conference entitled Karabakh Conflict and Karabakh Restoration Programs. City Mayor Philippe Kizirian, Chairman of the French-Armenian Friendship Group, MP Francois Rochebloine, representatives of local self-government bodies and Armenian community attended the conference, NKR Permanent Mission to France reported. In his speech, NKR Permanent Representative to France Hovhannes Gevorgyan introduced the pre-history of the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict and current stage of its settlement. He touched upon forthcoming May 23 elections to the NKR 5th convocation National Assembly, noting: “By electing legislative power representatives, Karabakh people once again remind the world that they are masters of their own fate, determined to build their lives in accordance with democratic principles.” Hovhannes Gevorgyan also met with representatives of Club GIER Enterprises association of Loire region entrepreneurs, introducing current economic situation and investment possibilities in Artsakh, NKR Foreign Ministry press service reported.
The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |