Philip Gordon: Moscow acts transparently in Karabakh processMarch 4, 2011 - 10:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon has said that both U.S. and Russia supports the basic principles for resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict proposed by the Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group. Commenting on opinion that Russia is gaining control over the process, Mr. Gordon noted that Russia is geographically close to the conflict zone, so it faces less difficulties in organizing meetings between Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders. “Russia acts transparently in Karabakh process while the Co-chairs defend common interests to ensure security in Europe,” he said. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |