  U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan refers to Old Jugha khachkars destroyed by Azeris April 21, 2011 - 18:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew Bryza paid a two-day visit to Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic. As part of the visit, Bryza met with head of the autonomy Vasif Talibov to discuss democracy and human rights, Azadlig radio reported. Besides, Bryza displayed interest in the state of historical monuments of the region, including Armenian khachkars in Old Jugha. “It’s unfortunate that I have not managed to visit Jugha and see these ancient burial sites, but I expressed my desire to Talibov and, hopefully, I will be able to go there during my next trip. These monuments cause great interest. We support preservation of all monuments,” said Bryza.   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 Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates  Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan.Armenia not going to war over Karabakh, says Pashinyan Armenia is not preparing to fight a war for Nagorno Karabakh, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview. |
