PACE cultural heritage committee rapporteur confirmed intention to visit South CaucasusJanuary 25, 2008 - 18:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The PACE committee on culture, science and education discussed the possibility of a sending a fact-finding mission to the South Caucasus, the RA NA press office reported. Summing up the results of meetings with the Armenian and Azerbaijani delegations, committee rapporteur Edward O'Hara confirmed his intention to visit South Caucasus only in case of unimpeded access to the sites where the condition of cultural monuments arouses concerns. For his part, member of the RA delegation to PACE Raffi Hovannisian pointed out to the difference between destruction of cultural monuments during a war and deliberate demolition of the old Armenian cemetery in Old Djulfa 11 years after sealing armistice. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |