Armenia raised the issue of Baku's TCAFE violation in UNOOctober 23, 2009 - 19:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UNO General Assembly for disarmament and international security issues held a sitting attended by Armenian and Azeri representatives. Armenia's UNO permanent representative, Ambassador Karen Nazaryan emphasized the importance of disarmament treaties concluded within international and regional organizations' frameworks.RA Ambassador raised the issue of Baku's violation of Treaty on Conventional Armed Forced in Europe, noting that according to UNO and OSCE official information, Azerbaijan continues armament buildup, exceeding maximal TCAFE- stipulated level. Armenia's UNO permanent representative added that Azeri governments' obvious violations, as well as anti-Armenian statements pose a threat to regional security and could have a negative impact on NKR conflict settlement. Azeri representative's statement contained reiterated notes on "20% Azeri territories' occupations" and "weapons, concealed in Karabakh", RA MFA press service reported. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |