  Baku Keeps Ignoring Urges to Stop Destruction of Armenian MonumentsDecember 9, 2006 - 13:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The exhibition the State of Armenian Cultural Legacy in Nakhichevan, opened December 6, not only evidences that Armenians were present in that region, presents the beauty of the churches, which were in a good condition in early 20th century, the value of the Roman art, dramatic state of the Armenian architectural heritage in Nakhichevan. It is also a protest against the policy of periodical destruction of ancient Armenian monuments, stated Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian at the opening ceremony of the exhibition in Strasbourg, reports the Press Office of the MFA of Armenia. In his words, that state vandalism caused negative responses of the international community, specifically the European Parliament. However, Azeri authorities ignored the urge too end destruction and deny entry to those territories to international experts and MPs. The FM thanked Strasbourg Mayor, Chair of the city community, as well as French organization Alsace-Armenia Friendship and its Chair Pierre Zulumyan for organizing the exhibition.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.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. |
