EAFJD calls on Barroso not to sacrifice core values for oil and gas dealsJanuary 18, 2011 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On occasion of the 21st anniversary of Armenian pogroms in Baku, the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy stated that even though the Republic of Armenia has offered the refugees shelter and citizenship, many of these people still live in dire social conditions, and are deprived of the International Refugee status. “While meeting with the EU Special Representative Peter Semneby, we addressed their helpless situation in Armenia and Karabakh. We plan to pursue our actions for an official initiative of the European Union in this regard,” said Hilda Tchoboian, President of the European Armenian Federation. The Federation also informs that on these sad days, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, far from honoring the memory of the innocent victims, increased his anti-Armenian aggressive rhetoric, by stating that Yerevan is Azerbaijani land in his New Year address to the nation. “With the military buildup, warlike statements and claims to Armenian land, Aliyev discredits the principle of good faith in the Karabakh conflict settlement process,” Mrs. Tchoboian said. “On the same days, the President of the European Commission, Mr. Barroso, visited Baku; and he too, failed to honor the memory of the Armenian victims,” she said. “We call on Mr. Barroso not to sacrifice our core values for oil and gas deals, but instead, raise them as a wall against Azerbaijan’s delusional rhetoric.” 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. |