CIA Latest Report Says 16% Azerbaijani Lands "Seized"April 7, 2006 - 18:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The report issued the other day by the Central Intelligence Agency says that 16% of the Azerbaijani lands is seized. This information is based on cartographic data and is not a point at issue," PR-officer of the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan Jonathan Henick stated. In his words, the same figure was mentioned in the CIA previous reports."We say that not 20 but 16 per cent of the Azeri territory is seized but it doesn't make much difference. Washington always supported and recognized the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan," he remarked. Mr. Henick said the terms of Azerbaijani President's visit to the United States will be determined during the meeting of Azeri FM Elmar Mammadyarov with Secretary Rice, reported Day.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 | 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. |