  Aliyev won’t attend Istanbul-hosted conference to avoid meeting Sargsyan April 12, 2011 - 16:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As of now, Turkish President hasn’t invited his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev to attend the Istanbul-hosted UN conference, the confidential source in Baku told PanARMENIAN.Net According to the source, the Azeri President will hardly attend the conference with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan present. “Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents don’t usually meet without the mediation of their Russian, U.S. or French counterparts,” the source noted. On behalf of Turkish President Abdullah Gul, Armenian leader Serzh Sargsyan was invited to attend the UN conference due May 9-13 in Istanbul, Zaman reported earlier.   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 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
