EU May Suspend Cooperation With AzerbaijanOctober 6, 2005 - 16:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan may face a lag in EU Wider Europe: New Neighbors Program, Benita Ferrero-Waldner EU Commissioner for Foreign Affairs stated yesterday. The cause of it is establishment of relations with unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Joint Cyprus is recognized by the international community, including the EU. At the moment the country blocks Baku progress within European Neighborhood Policy, as Azerbaijan has established air communication with Northern Cyprus. "I informed Azeris that if they did not change their decision, we will develop cooperation only with Armenia and Georgia within European Neighborhood Policy. Nevertheless, we hope Azerbaijan will find a solution to the problem," Benita Ferrero-Waldner remarked. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |