Turkish Amb. in Baku: H.Res.106 passage "stabbed U.S.-Turkey friendship"October 11, 2007 - 19:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Passage of the Armenian Genocide resolution stabbed the U.S.-Turkey friendship," said Huseyn Avni Karslyoglu, the Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan."Relations between the states are determined by the governments. However, I can't understand who is interested in tensions. One think I can say for sure, Armenians will not benefit from the decision either," the Turkish diplomat said, Day.az reports. October 10, with a vote 27 to 21 the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res.106, which was introduced by Representative Adam Schiff January 30, 2007. The measure is co-sponsored by 226 Congressmen. A non-binding resolution, it's not supposed to be sent to Senate or to be signed by the President. Turkey has already condemned the Committee's decision and accused U.S. lawmakers of "irresponsibility." 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |