Armenia's economic ties with Iran, Turkey pester AzerbaijanAugust 8, 2011 - 21:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Popular Front Party (APPF) urged Azeri authorities to convene a session of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) to discuss Armenia-Iran and Armenia-Turkey economic ties. Today's APPF session focused on social and political situation in the country, with Karabakh issue on priority agenda. According to APPF press service, in this context, the Party characterized OSCE Minsk Group activities as ineffective. APPF noted the pressure of regional countries with the majority of Muslim population on Armenia as the way out of the standstill, at the same time noting that Russia is interested in preservation of a status quo in the region. As the Party administration remarked, extension of Armenia's economic ties with Turkey and Iran stimulate Armenia’s aggressive policy, according to Vesti.Az. 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 | 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. |