NKR parliament outlines moves for international recognitionMay 14, 2008 - 17:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the NKR parliamentary committee on external relations Vahram Atanesyan has presented the joint conclusion of three parliamentary factions on the moves to be taken for international recognition of NKR.The document reads in part, "Democracy, Fatherland and ARF Dashnaktsutyun - Movement 88 factions, basing on the outcomes of the parliamentary hearings of April 21, 2008 and external relations committee session of April 2, 2008, offer the NKR President and government to take steps for cementing relations with Armenia and outline new priorities." The factions also propose to engage NKR in the negotiation process, to develop NKR National Security Doctrine and to use the Diaspora's potential. A working group on analytical and information issues for organization and coordination of activities for propaganda and preventive anti-propaganda will be formed, KarabakhOpen 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. |