  Azeri ambassador: Baku supports Turkey’s inclusion in OSCE MG December 27, 2011 - 11:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The official Baku hasn’t yet raised the issue of the replacement of France as OSCE Minsk Group co-chair, Azerbaijani ambassador in Ankara said.Faik Bagirov commented on a statement by Turkish President Abdulla Gul to Hurriyet daily. "Azerbaijan wishes for Turkey to be included in the Minsk Group as a co-chair," Bagirov said. As for French National Assembly’s adoption of the bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial, the diplomat said that Azeri foreign minister and other officials have already voiced their opinion on the issue, 1News.az 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 |  Latest 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. |
