Armenia will try hard to reach a peaceful settlement of the conflict - NalbandianOctober 23, 2011 - 17:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Considering the military rhetoric in Baku and specific measures taken by Azerbaijan: 20 times growth of military budget, provocation on the contact line testifies to Karabagh issue being a complex one when Azerbaijan openly gets ready for a war, stated Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian commenting on the impossibility of settling the conflict by force. "There has been a clear and strong message by President Medvedev, Obama and Sarkozy in Deauville on the inevitability of a peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict. Use of force is condemned by international community, he stated. Armenian Foreign Minister also noted that all possible measures will be taken for the peaceful settlement of the conflict, as use of force is no solution. Dwelling on Armenia's approach on changing the current format of talks, as well as Turkey's inclusion, Armenian Foreign Minister noted that there is no necessity of that, reports INTERFAX.RU. 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. |