Expert: Foreign Ministers likely to focus on Madrid Principles during Moscow talksApril 21, 2011 - 13:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An expert at Russian Academy of Sciences’ Oriental Studies Institute believes Madrid Principles will be the focus of the oncoming meeting between Armenian, Russian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers, as suggested by April 14 OSCE Minsk Group statement. As Andrei Areshev told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, the negotiation process is still monitored by the U.S. which doesn’t conceal its interest to Karabakh conflict settlement on certain terms. “In this situation, Russian diplomacy is up against a complicated task, considering the standstill the talks are in.” “Agreements to achieve of stability on the front line, as well as development of mechanisms preventing large-scale collisions would be the best way out,” the expert 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |