 Baku accuses Iranian TV channel of slanderJune 1, 2011 - 20:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran addressed the Iranian Broadcasting Council to protest against anti-Azerbaijani statements voiced on Sahar 2 TV channel. According to a representative of Azerbaijani Embassy Ibrahim Gafarov, the head of the structure avoids meeting with Azerbaijani diplomats to discuss the issue. Gafarov accused the channel of slander, stressing that the activities and policy of Sahar 2, similarly to any radio and TV channel in Iran are directed by the Council.   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 |  Latest news Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
