Asim Mollazadeh: Armenians and Azeris should treat each other with more patienceJuly 3, 2009 - 17:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nobody will benefit from hostilities between Armenians and Azeris, Assim Molladzeh, Head of Azerbaijan's Democratic Reforms Party said, as reported by a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent from Stepanakert. Armenian and Azeri Ambassadors to Russia Armen Smbatyan and Polad Byul-Byul Ogly, as well as Head of Federal Agency on Culture Mikhail Shvidka have today visited NKR to meet with President Bako Sahakyan. "Such meetings are important for creating at least minimum trust between South Caucasian peoples. We must strive for stability in South Caucasus to the benefit of all peoples and the region. Our party finds that frequent meetings of non-formal character will facilitate contacts between two countries' parliaments. That's the reason I was represented in a delegation which arrived in Stepanakert," Molladzeh stated. Disapproving the policy creating enemy image, Azeri parliamentarian stressed the importance of treating each other with more patience "to achieve the solution of existing problems". "I hope, our regular visit will produce more results," he said. Armenian-Azerbaijani delegation left Stepanakert for Yerevan where it is currently having a meeting with RA President Serzh Sargsyan. Armenian and Azeri intellectuals carried out their first visit to Stepanakert on June 28, 2007 upon the initiative of Armenian and Azeri Ambassadors Armen Smbatyan and Polad Byul-Byul Ogly. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |