Azerbaijan displeased with Obama administrationMay 16, 2009 - 15:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Minsk Group U.S. Co-chair Matthew Bryza and head of international relations department at Azerbaijani president's administration Novruz Mammadov continue a battle of words.In an interview with Azeri Press Agency, Mr. Bryza refuted Mammadov's statement that the Prague talks ended in a fiasco. "I am a mediator and I assess the ongoing processes. Mammadov was not present at any of the meetings and can't know how these proceeded," Bryza said. Mammadov's response followed immediately. At that, he did not restrict himself to slamming Bryza. Mammadov accused the entire Obama administration of pro-Armenian mood. 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. |