Azeri youth ready for dialogue with Armenia, Azeri Minister saysDecember 18, 2007 - 14:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani youth are ready to join the dialogue with the youth of Armenia in the framework of the people's diplomacy, if the initiative may promote the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Azerbaijani Youth and Sports Minister Azad Rahimov said. According to the Minister, trust-building measures are taken to reconcile the Azerbaijani and Armenian publics within the framework of people's diplomacy. "A group of intellectuals from both countries recently visited Azerbaijan and Armenia to find some common ground. I think Azerbaijani youth will also support the initiatives and will join the process if necessary," Rahimov said. "Young people of both states held discussions during international conferences in San-Francisco and Brussels. A similar meeting will be held in Paris in the near future," he said, Trend 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. |