Azeri Foreign Ministry "studies" congratulatory letters to NKR President September 2, 2011 - 20:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry is “studying” congratulatory letters former Prime Minister of Slovakia Jan Carnogursky and ex-Speaker of the Slovak National Council Frantisek Miklosko addressed to NKR President Bako Sahakyan on 20th anniversary of Artsakh independence. Azeri Foreign Ministry claims the letter, praising outstanding patriotism of Artsakh people, to contain “provocating statements”. “They won a well deserved victory, protecting their families and lands,” the congratulatory letter, considered “suspicious” by Azerbaijan, said. 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. |