Renewed war isn’t solution to Karabakh issue, Armenian President saysOctober 24, 2011 - 21:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is confident that a renewed war is not a solution to Karabakh issue; the conflict leads to instability and tension, increasing differences, stirring up national and religious issues, posing danger to safety of other states, Armenian President stated. As Serzh Sargsyan noted in his October 24 statement at Lomonosov Moscow State University, over 20 years ago, people of Nagorno Karabakh fulfilled their right for freedom and independence, which they protected in unequal war, started by Azerbaijan. “Over the last years, OSCE Minks Group took great efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement of conflict. I’d like to express gratitude to Dmitry Medvedev who for many years worked towards progress in Karabakh settlement,” Armenian leader said. “Armenia’s position in supporting rapid and peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict remains unchanged,” the President concluded. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |