ANCA: U.S. should expand level of dialogue with Nagorno KarabakhMarch 6, 2008 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the wake of renewed threats this week against Nagorno Karabakh by Azerbaijan's President and the March 4 military attack by the Azerbaijani military against defensive positions in the Mardakert region in northern Nagorno Karabakh, the Armenian National Committee (ANCA) alerted members of Congress and the broader Washington, DC foreign policy community to the growing danger that Azerbaijan represents to U.S. interests in maintaining peace and stability in the Caucasus region.Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, known for his inflammatory anti-Armenian rhetoric, stated that, "We have been buying military machinery, airplanes and ammunition to be ready to liberate the occupied territories and we are ready to do this." In letters circulated yesterday afternoon to Congressional offices, the ANCA called on Senators and Representatives to voice their support for Nagorno Karabakh's democratic progress and development, to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its belligerent rhetoric and aggressive actions, and to promote peace by expanding the level of dialogue between the U.S. and Nagorno Karabakh. 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 | 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. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |