International organizations and states trading in weapons are to blame for conflictsApril 10, 2007 - 19:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Ambassador to the U.S. Yashar Aliyev gave a report titled "Who benefits from international conflicts?" in the Congress during a regular conference dedicated to women Ambassadors initiated by Congressman Eddie Johnson and Harvard University.Conflicts bursting out in some spots are spreading throughout huge territories and make a great number of people suffer, he said. He put the blame on international, transnational companies and governments of states trading in armament and called the states and NGOs to pay more attention to the rights of women and children, APA reports. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |