Baku is disappointed with Bryza, accuses him of “cajoling” Armenian lobbyApril 6, 2011 - 17:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Mubariz Ahmedoglu, the Director of the Center for Political Innovations and Technologies, labeled the statement of the U.S embassy in Azerbaijan, which voiced concern over the April 2 opposition rally dispersal, as inappropriate. “Let us recall the tenseness that had accompanied the process of [U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew] Bryza’s arrival in Azerbaijan and had been caused by pro-Armenian Senators. Probably, now Bryza thinks that the U.S. Senate should confirm his appointment as an ambassador to Azerbaijan in November, otherwise his mission will be completed,” said Ahmedoglu. Under such circumstances, Bryza cannot but consider the opinion of Congressmen supporting Armenians and tries to “cajole” them, the Azerbaijani expert said. “Now, it is Bryza’s main task and basic reason behind the statements made by him in Baku. After his appointment to Azerbaijan, Bryza has taken certain actions basically aimed at gaining votes of the Senators supporting Armenians,” SalamNews quoted Ahmedoglu as saying. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |