  Ann Derse: US against 907th AmendmentDecember 7, 2006 - 16:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The United States of America is against the existence of the 907 amendment to the Liberty Support Act," said US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ann Derse to a press conference in Baku. In her opinion US position on the 907th amendment of Liberty Support Act has not changed and official Washington is against the existence of such amendment, reports Trend news agency.It is worth reminding that the 907th amendment to Liberty Supporting Act was adopted by the US Congress in 1992 in response to Azerbaijan's blockade of Armenia over the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. It supposes only humanitarian aid to Azerbaijan.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 |
