Ilham Aliev sends a special envoy to AnkaraMay 2, 2009 - 16:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azeri President Ilham Aliev is sending a special envoy to Ankara to relieve the current tension between Ankara and Baku. As reported by Hurriyet Daily News Turkish newspaper, Azeri President explained that he is attempting to restore ties with Ankara, expressing hopes about their future discussions over Armenian-Turkish ties.During the NATO Council Session in Brussels, Tacan Ildem, Turkish Ambassador in Netherlands, said that Ankara keeps Baku informed about talks with Yerevan. In response, the Azeri President said, "Informing and consulting are absolutely different things". 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. |