  Baku offers to elect Turkey as OSCE MG co-chairJuly 1, 2008 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During its regular session, Democratic Party of Azerbaijan has adopted a statement on the situation in the country on the threshold of presidential election, Day.az reports quoting the party's press office. The latest PACE resolution that mentions disrespect for human rights and pressure on media is the evidence that Azerbaijan's national interests are "infringed", the party says. The party members also referred to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution. "The mediators' recent regional visit proved their support to the Armenian side. To establish balance, Turkey should be elected as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group," they said.   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 Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |
