Aping Turkey, Azerbaijan announces worsening of relations with U.S.October 12, 2007 - 16:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The national forum of Azeri non-governmental organizations has issued a statement over adoption of the Armenian Genocide Resolution in the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee. This measure "aroused indignation and regret" of the national forum which unites 460 non-governmental organizations."Such a step taken by legislative body of the state known as buttress of democracy and justice, damages the image of the United States. There is no doubt that the decision will harm not only the U.S.-Turkish but also U.S.-Azerbaijani relations. The national forum of non-governmental organizations calls on the U.S. people, Congress and Senate to condemn the bill recognizing the so-called Armenian Genocide," the statement says, Day.az reports. 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. |