Azeri media distorted statement made by Secretary General of International European MovementAugust 15, 2009 - 19:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Speaking in Baku in an August 13 press conference, International European Movement's Secretary General Diogo Pinto introduced his organization's position on NKR conflict settlement. He stressed in particular that International European Movement welcomed negotiation process, attaching importance to 2 basic principles: territorial integrity and NKR people's right to self-determination.Azerbaijani media, particularly "Today.az" Web site, fully distorted the statement, insisting that Secretary General approved conflict settlement only in the context of territorial integrity. Diogo Pinto denied Azeri media reports. The news disseminated by "Today.az" is pure disinformation, International European Movement's press service reports. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |