  Azerbaijan sets political claims to U.S.December 11, 2009 - 18:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan's absurd policy recognizes no boundaries. Dissatisfied with Congress decision to allocate USD 41 million to Armenia and USD 8 million to Karabakh, the country is now setting claims to U.S."Azerbaijan should be informed of, and give consent to, U.S. Government's programs and activities in Nagorno Karabakh," said Yashar Aliyev, Azerbaijan's Ambassador to United States. Azeri diplomat stressed that Armenian organizations of U.S. did not succeed in their efforts towards implementation of 907th amendment to Freedom Support Act since references in the section on State Department and foreign funding for 2010 fiscal year totally correspond to the 907 amendment. The 907th amendment to Freedom Support Act was adopted by U.S. Congress after Azerbaijan and Turkey's closing border with Armenia and Azerbaijan's launching aggressions against Nagorno Karabakh.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
