Marios Garoyan: Turkey, which infringes international law, can't be UN SC memberNovember 13, 2008 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Marios Garoyan, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, said he is hopeful for progress in the Cypriot problem. "A dialogue was launched between Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and leader of Cypriot Turks Mehmet Ali Talat on September 3 and we hope for progress," he said, adding that Cyprus insist of bi-zone, bi-communal federation on the basis of agreements signed in 1977 and 1979 and corresponding UN resolutions and EU principles and values. "We want a solution admissible for Cypriots. To have such, the international community should put an end to its tolerance and encouragement of Turkey's illegal approach to the Cypriot problem. A country, which keeps on infringing the international law, can't be a member of the UN Security Council," Mr. Garoyan 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |