Resolution condemning Israel not included in CICA final statementJune 9, 2010 - 10:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Member countries of the Confidence on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) slammed the Israeli act against the Gaza-bound aid flotilla but failed to include the condemning resolution in the final statement over the lack of consensus. Israel represented by its Ambassador to Turley Gabby Levy vetoed the move requiring consensus to be adopted, Turkish President Abdullah Gul told press conference. "All member-states, except one (Israel), expressed their grave concern and condemnation for the actions undertaken by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)," the statement 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 | 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. |