Armenia's economic ties with Iran, Turkey pester AzerbaijanAugust 8, 2011 - 21:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Popular Front Party (APPF) urged Azeri authorities to convene a session of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) to discuss Armenia-Iran and Armenia-Turkey economic ties. Today's APPF session focused on social and political situation in the country, with Karabakh issue on priority agenda. According to APPF press service, in this context, the Party characterized OSCE Minsk Group activities as ineffective. APPF noted the pressure of regional countries with the majority of Muslim population on Armenia as the way out of the standstill, at the same time noting that Russia is interested in preservation of a status quo in the region. As the Party administration remarked, extension of Armenia's economic ties with Turkey and Iran stimulate Armenia’s aggressive policy, according to Vesti.Az. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |