EP resolution conveys clear message to AzerbaijanMay 21, 2010 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The resolution adopted by the European Parliament on May 20 conveys a clear message to Azerbaijan, according to Marat Hakobyan, head of Analitika.at.ua portal. The resolution stresses that “real efforts are needed to pave the way for a lasting peace.” It asks all relevant authorities “to avoid provocative policies and rhetoric, inflammatory statements and manipulation of history” and calls on the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan “to act responsibly, tone down speeches and prepare the ground, so that public opinion accepts and fully understands the benefits of a comprehensive settlement.” “This means that Baku’s continuous threats and attempts to distort the history did not pass unheeded,” Mr. Hakobyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |