Aping Turkey, Azerbaijan announces worsening of relations with U.S.October 12, 2007 - 16:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The national forum of Azeri non-governmental organizations has issued a statement over adoption of the Armenian Genocide Resolution in the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee. This measure "aroused indignation and regret" of the national forum which unites 460 non-governmental organizations."Such a step taken by legislative body of the state known as buttress of democracy and justice, damages the image of the United States. There is no doubt that the decision will harm not only the U.S.-Turkish but also U.S.-Azerbaijani relations. The national forum of non-governmental organizations calls on the U.S. people, Congress and Senate to condemn the bill recognizing the so-called Armenian Genocide," the statement says, Day.az 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |