CIA Latest Report Says 16% Azerbaijani Lands "Seized"April 7, 2006 - 18:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The report issued the other day by the Central Intelligence Agency says that 16% of the Azerbaijani lands is seized. This information is based on cartographic data and is not a point at issue," PR-officer of the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan Jonathan Henick stated. In his words, the same figure was mentioned in the CIA previous reports."We say that not 20 but 16 per cent of the Azeri territory is seized but it doesn't make much difference. Washington always supported and recognized the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan," he remarked. Mr. Henick said the terms of Azerbaijani President's visit to the United States will be determined during the meeting of Azeri FM Elmar Mammadyarov with Secretary Rice, reported Day.az 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. |