Azerbaijani parliament condemns Russia, France and U.S. opposition to UN resolutionMarch 19, 2008 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - All parties represented in the Azerbaijani parliament have adopted a statement on position of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair states, which voted against the UN resolution on Nagorno Karabakh.The factions called on the MG to renounce double standards and work a peaceful settlement of the conflict. They also condemned Russia, U.S. and France's opposition to the resolution. "No progress was fixed in the Karabakh process during 16 years of talks," said Ali Ahmedov, executive secretary of Yeni Azerbaijan party. 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. |