  French MPs condemn Azerbaijan’s provocative actions January 27, 2011 - 19:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On January 26, French National Assembly hosted a news conference to sum up results of signature-gathering campaign entitled In the Name of Peace in Karabakh. The campaign, initiated by French MPs, was prompted by frequent cases of ceasefire violation on the line of contact on behalf of Azerbaijan, as well as the Azeri attack in the vicinity of Martakert on June 18, 2010. The declaration condemning militaristic statements and actions of Azerbaijan and supporting the position of France in Karabakh issue will be sent to French Foreign Ministry and distributed through media outlets. The declaration was singed by 145 French MPs out of 577, with signature-gathering still in process, NKR Foreign Ministry press service reported.   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. |
