OSCE MG Co-chairs arriving in regionMarch 14, 2011 - 14:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs, ambassadors Robert Bradtke of the United States, Igor Popov of Russia and Bernard Fassier of France are arriving in Azerbaijan on March 14. According to OSCE CiO’s personal representative, ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, the Co-chairs will discuss the current stage of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process and outline further steps. They will also focus on the problem of frequent ceasefire violations. The international mediators are scheduled to meet with Azerbaijani top-ranked officials on March 15, the Azeri-Press Agency reported. 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 | Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. |