US PROCEEDED TO NAGORNO KARABAKH DEMOCRATIZATIONOctober 3, 2003 - 19:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Speaking of the development of the South Caucasus it is impossible to disregard two serious problems, these being the blockade of the Turkish-Armenian border and the Karabakh issue, as president of the US Institute of Transitional Democracies, chairman of the US committee for the NATO issues Bruce Jackson stated during his visit to Nagorno Karabakh. As reported by Regnum agency, he met with NKR president Arkadi Ghukasian, parliament members and the command of the Defense Army of the republic in Stepanakert yesterday. In his words, the organization he heads is interested in prevalence of democracy of the region, as the Caucasus should become a part of Europe. "Many people in Brussels and Washington consider that the Caucasian issue can only be viewed after the presidential election in Azerbaijan, however we should be ready for discussion today, and we need information for it", - Jackson noted. At the same time he announced about his intention to cooperate with the non-governmental structures for the purpose of activating democratic processes in the South Caucasus. 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 | Dream big, start small: Anna from Artsakh participates in Get Started She has become even more determined thanks to the Get Started educational program. Armenia Foreign Minister begins Lithuania trip On June 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan is paying a working visit to Vilnius. Armenia, U.S. consider direct flights Gnel Sanosyan and Sarah Morgenthau have discussed the possibility of launching direct flights between Armenia and the U.S. Congress bill suggests increasing Armenia funding by $100 million Armenian Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. has offered a bipartisan amendment with Rep. Nicole Malliotakis to the FY25 SFOPS Bill. |