  Azeri media don’t stop distorting realityMay 27, 2010 - 12:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said the country does not recognize parliamentary election in Nagorno Karabakh. He also rejected reports that Iran has sent an observer for the election, saying that, "nobody has taken part in Nagorno Karabakh parliamentary poll as Iranian observer." Meanwhile, the Azeri Press Agency (APA) ascribed to Mr. Mehmanparast the words he never uttered. According to the report circulated by APA, the spokesman allegedly described Nagorno Karabakh “as Azerbaijani territory.” “We condemn any aggression against Azerbaijan and support this country in Karabakh issue,” Mr. Mehmanparast allegedly said.   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 |  Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
