Azerbaijan to suspend activity at Euronest Parliamentary AssemblySeptember 15, 2015 - 12:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan will suspend activity in the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, following a decision by the country’s parliament on Monday, September 14, TASS reports. The decision was made in response to a resolution adopted by the European Parliament (EP) on Azerbaijan on September 10. "The European Parliament’s resolution proves that the campaign on discrediting Azerbaijan has become extremely offensive," the document said, adding that the resolution attempts to undermine Azerbaijan’s authority and isolate it from integrating into Europe. The document added that the European Parliament chairman imposed an unofficial ban for EP members to visit Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani parliament demanded to put an end to destructive actions and a biased campaign against Baku. It was also decided to review the appropriateness of Azerbaijan's participation in EU's Eastern Partnership program. The cabinet of ministers was told to “ban European Parliament members from entering the country in case of imposition of sanctions against Azerbaijan’s officials." On Friday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution criticizing the human rights situation in Azerbaijan. The resolution demands to release with no preconditions a group of human rights activists and journalists charged with different criminal offenses. The document also calls for imposing targeted sanctions against Azerbaijani officials "who violate human rights." The resolution calls for international organizations not to send observers to the parliamentary elections in the country scheduled for November 1. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |