ANCA: U.S. should expand level of dialogue with Nagorno KarabakhMarch 6, 2008 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the wake of renewed threats this week against Nagorno Karabakh by Azerbaijan's President and the March 4 military attack by the Azerbaijani military against defensive positions in the Mardakert region in northern Nagorno Karabakh, the Armenian National Committee (ANCA) alerted members of Congress and the broader Washington, DC foreign policy community to the growing danger that Azerbaijan represents to U.S. interests in maintaining peace and stability in the Caucasus region.Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, known for his inflammatory anti-Armenian rhetoric, stated that, "We have been buying military machinery, airplanes and ammunition to be ready to liberate the occupied territories and we are ready to do this." In letters circulated yesterday afternoon to Congressional offices, the ANCA called on Senators and Representatives to voice their support for Nagorno Karabakh's democratic progress and development, to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its belligerent rhetoric and aggressive actions, and to promote peace by expanding the level of dialogue between the U.S. and Nagorno Karabakh. 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 | 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. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. |