Baku Speaks of Intention to Form «Azeri Autonomy» in ArmeniaApril 18, 2006 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan's Way political movement has created an initiative group to return «western Azeris, expelled from Armenia, to their native lands and providing autonomy to them.» Leader of the movement Ilgar Gasymov reported, «in 1948-53 and 1988 over one million Azeris were expelled from Armenia.» «We plan to hold mass actions worldwide from April 24 to May 8. Turkish and Jewish organizations will support the events,» he remarked. Gasymov also reported that signatures will be collected and Azeri representatives in the PACE will present those documents. Fazil Gazanfaroglu and others considered "return of Azeris deported from Armenia" as a demand of the day. Gazanfaroglu reported he will submit the issue in the Milli Mejlis agenda. To note, the statement on «return of western Azeris, deported from Armenia, to their native lands and providing autonomy to them,» drawn by Azerbaijan's Way movement, is sent to the Azeri leader, Speaker and FM, reports Trend. 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. |