Polad Bulbuloglu "knows no borders" between Azerbaijan and KarabakhJuly 3, 2009 - 14:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Stepanakert, Armenian Ambassador to Russia Armen Smbatyan, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia Polad Bulbuloglu and Russian President's Envoy for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy held a brief meeting with journalists. "The goal of our arrival to Stepanakert is not resolution of state or political issues but creation of atmosphere of trust between the nations," said the Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia. "Generations grew up in Azerbaijan and Armenia knowing nothing about each other. To raise awareness, we, two former Ministers of Culture, exercised an initiative which proved successful last year." He said the Azeri delegation has more programs under discussion which may be implemented later. "We have numerously stated that our peoples can live together on a small spot of land," Ambassador Bulbuloglu said. He also accused media of creating an image of enemy, what hamper the negotiation process. As to the fact of arrival in NKR territory through Mardakert, the Ambassador said "there are no borders" between Azerbaijan and Karabakh for him. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |