Steinberg trying to relieve tensions in South CaucasusFebruary 25, 2011 - 12:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The visit of U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg to Armenia and Azerbaijan is aimed to relieve tensions in the region and discuss the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process, a spokesman for the Department of State said. The Obama administration wishes the South Caucasus countries resolved their disagreements regarding opening of borders and building normal relations, Euronews quoted Philip Crowley as telling a daily press briefing in Washington. Mr. Crowley also noted that the United States can’t wish more than the countries involved in normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations. 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 | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. 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. |