Armenia never planned to become UN Security Council non-permanent memberApril 29, 2011 - 13:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia never planned to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in 2012-2013. “It’s ridiculous that the Azerbaijani media spread information which is absolutely false,” a diplomatic source in the UN told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. “One can’t lose election without participating in it.” Earlier, Azerbaijani Trend news agency reported that “Armenia withdraw its bid to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.” “Taking into account that Azerbaijan also submitted an application, the decision is certainly viewed as Armenia’s defeat,” the report 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. |