  Armenia's representative in UN: Azeri resolution undermined Karabakh peaceful processMarch 15, 2008 - 13:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The UN General Assembly's resolution "on immediate withdrawal of Armenian forces from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan" will undermine the peaceful process, said Armen Martirosyan, Armenia's permanent representative in the UN."Impartial and responsible mediators found that the document doesn't contribute to peaceful talks. Furthermore, it conflicts with the fundamental international norms and is an attempt to sabotage the peaceful process," Armen Martirosyan said, RIA Novosti reports. With 39 votes in favor, 7 against and 100 abstentions, the UN General Assembly adopted a text that also called for "continued respect and support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan." The document was pushed through the vote owing to support of the Organization of Islamic Conference represented by Pakistan's envoy Munir Akram. UN General Assembly's resolutions are non-binding.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
