Chinese MFA: peaceful settlement of Karabakh issue will contribute to regional peace and stabilityMay 27, 2010 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - China's position on the Nagorno Karabakh issue is clear and consistent, and remains unchanged, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ma Zhaoxu stated. “China hopes that the parties will find an acceptable solution through consultations and dialogues based on the universally recognized principles of international law and UN Security Council resolutions. Peaceful settlement of Nagorno Karabakh issue not only serves the interests of Azerbaijan and Armenia, but will also contributes to regional peace, stability and development,” he said, Chinese Foreign Ministry press service reported. Parliamentary elections were held in Karabakh on May 23. 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. |