Azeris continue committing arson on contact lineJune 18, 2009 - 19:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Since early-June, fires have periodically occurred on NKR-Azerbaijani contact line, their basic cause being tracer bullet shots released by the Azerbaijani side and arsons on Azeri-controlled territories. As a result, fire spreads over NKR territory.As reported by NKR rescue service, 24-hour watch was established and field fire rescue posts are operating (with fire-fighting vehicle and fire brigade) in relevant zones. Rescue service workers receive assistance from NKR Defense Army and civilians. Relevant measures are undertaken towards localizing and extinguishing fires and preventing further disasters. NKR authorities call on Azerbaijani side to refrain from any action causing irretrievable damage to environment and threatening human health and security, NKR Foreign Ministry's press service reports. 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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |