  NKR MFA: Azerbaijan sustained another defeatMarch 19, 2008 - 13:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Actually, the UN vote inflicted a regular defeat on Azerbaijan, which is now trying to represent the event as a moral victory, NKR Foreign Minister Georgy Petrosyan said. Azerbaijan initiated voting despite the OSCE Minsk Group's opposition to the unilateral document. "The resolution was supported by 39 states while some 150, including leading EU countries, either voted against or abstained. I think Azerbaijan has received a clear message that unilateral pressure is not a proper tool. This country has once again proved its opposition to a peaceful resolution of the conflict," Mr Petrosyan said, NKR MFA press office reported.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
