New Armenian President to be invited to TRACECA summit in BakuDecember 27, 2007 - 16:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly elected Armenian President will be invited to Baku for participation in TRACECA jubilee summit, said Akif Mustafayev, the secretary of the TRACECA committee. The Azerbaijani President will personally send invitations to heads of state, he said. "Azerbaijan undertakes to hold the event in compliance with all accepted rules. In 1998, when Azerbaijan hosted a similar summit, Armenian Prime Minister arrived instead of the President. Presently, the atmosphere is rather calm. Presidents and Foreign Ministers hold meetings in various cities. We do not see any problems and will do everything to hold the event in a proper way," Mustafayev said. Visits of Armenian officials to Azerbaijan grew more frequent recently. Experts view the fact as a serious move toward reconciliation. However, political scientists apprehend negative consequences, Yeni Musavat newspaper 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 | 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. |