Even protracted talks prevent situation around Karabakh from serious deteriorationMarch 4, 2011 - 20:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Over the last 3 years, Armenia and Azerbaijan have been increasing their military power. Even protracted negotiation process prevents the situation around Karabakh from serious deterioration, the Chairman of Federation Council Committee for CIS Affairs stated. Dwelling on the role of Russia in Karabakh conflict settlement, Vadim Gustov noted that “in its relations with Baku, Moscow risks its energy preferences.” “Russia is selling weapon to Azerbaijan, while Azerbaijan is allows Russia to use Gabalin Radar Station as an alternative to American ABM in Czech Republic and Poland,” Trud newspaper cited the expert as saying. On March 5, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will meet in Sochi at the invitation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for a tripartite meeting on the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. The meeting will also be attended by the OSCE MG co-chairs. 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. |