Baku's efforts to attach religious coloring to Karabakh conflict hamper talksJune 2, 2009 - 14:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Baku's efforts to attach religious coloring to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict hamper the ongoing peaceful talks, Armenian senior official said."We regret that Azerbaijan's efforts to cash in on the religious sentiment led to adoption of anti-Armenian resolutions by the Organization of Islamic Conference," Edward Nalbandian said during a joint press conference with his visiting Syrian counterpart Walid Muallem. "These resolutions distort the history of the conflict and jeopardize regional security," he said, adding that Armenian people have peacefully lived with neighboring Muslim states for centuries. 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. |