  PACE mission visit to South Caucasus will take place, O'Hara saysApril 3, 2008 - 19:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There was not any progress on the visit of PACE Subcommittee on the Cultural Heritage to the region, Edward O'Hara, rapporteur of PACE Subcommittee on the Cultural Heritage said. He stated that he would discuss the mission's visit to the region with Azerbaijani, Armenian and Georgian MPs during the PACE April session. "I am hopeful that all aspects of the visit will be discussed and the sides will make a breakthrough," he said, the Azeri Press Agency reported. Though the visit was planned for last September, it was postponed over of divergence of opinion between the parties.   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 Latest 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. |
