Baku attempt to spread anti-Armenian propaganda foiled in UNOctober 20, 2009 - 15:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United Nations General Assembly's Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs Committee, commonly referred to as the Third Committee held a hearing on children's rights. On October 16, when Armenian and Azerbaijani representatives were scheduled to speak, Azeri delegate decided to dedicate his speech to "occupation of Azeri lands by Armenia, refugees and atrocities in Khojalu." The chairman had to interrupt the speech, saying that the Azerbaijani parliamentarian misuses the time. However, the delegate continued speaking in the same vein and the chairman turned off the microphone. Representative of Armenia, for his part, emphasized that Azerbaijan once again tried to disseminate anti-Armenian propaganda irrespectively of the agenda of the session. He also drew attention to the violence Azerbaijan used against the Armenian population of the republic. 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. |