EP resolution conveys clear message to AzerbaijanMay 21, 2010 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The resolution adopted by the European Parliament on May 20 conveys a clear message to Azerbaijan, according to Marat Hakobyan, head of Analitika.at.ua portal. The resolution stresses that “real efforts are needed to pave the way for a lasting peace.” It asks all relevant authorities “to avoid provocative policies and rhetoric, inflammatory statements and manipulation of history” and calls on the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan “to act responsibly, tone down speeches and prepare the ground, so that public opinion accepts and fully understands the benefits of a comprehensive settlement.” “This means that Baku’s continuous threats and attempts to distort the history did not pass unheeded,” Mr. Hakobyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |