  Matthew Bryza refused to console distressed Azerbaijan October 8, 2011 - 13:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan refused to “console” Azerbaijan distressed over French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s failing to visit Shahid Alley in Baku, however visiting Genocide Memorial in Yerevan. Matthew Bryza refused to comment on the fact above stressing he’s neither a French Ambassador nor an OSCE MG co-chair, 1news.az reported. After a visit to Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Nicolas Sarkozy confessed to being impressed with the sight. “I share in the feelings of the millions of Armenians,” the French President 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 Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
