Keys of Shushi in Tabriz, Baku BelievesJune 1, 2006 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - «Keys of Shushi should be sought not in Russia or the US. They are in Tabriz. Liberation of Tabriz from Persians is liberation of Karabakh,» former Azeri Minister of Education Firuddin Jalilov said. «Either Russia, or US or even Turkey do not want the North and South Azerbaijan to unite. Of course we should fight, but our slogans on reunification will only harm. It is better to voice slogans on liberation of South Azerbaijan,» Jalilov said.In his words, within two weeks protest actions of Azeri Turks are held in Tabriz, Urmia, Maraga and other Iranian cities under slogans of liberation of the Teheran regime. «Azeri authorities refrain from assessment of developments in the neighbor country yet, while opposition parties support the national liberation movement of Azeri Turks in Iran. Moreover, the Movement of National Rebirth of Azerbaijan, World Azerbaijanis Congress and Public Union for Integrated Azerbaijan have formed a special Committee to support South Azerbaijan National Movement,» he remarked. 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |