Baku’s attempt to represent Armenian side as aggressor foiledAugust 22, 2011 - 13:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The reports saying that Azerbaijani lieutenant Akif Abdiyev was wounded as result of ceasefire violation by Armenians are untrue and are nothing but another attempt to represent Armenian side as aggressor, Artsakh defense army said. “On August 21 evening, Azerbaijanis violated the ceasefire wounding NKR army soldier Never Sargsyan, born 1980. Sargsyan is currently in hospital. His health state is rated as stable,” defense army said in a statement. Earlier, Azeri media circulated reports about ceasefire violation as result of which officer Akif Abdiyev was injured. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |