EAJFD: Karabakh not to return under Azerbaijan’s jurisdictionMarch 14, 2011 - 20:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAJFD) Hilda Tchoboian said that Karabakh will never return under Azerbaijan’s jurisdiction, while the international community has no moral right to demand it. Commenting on the March 9 statement of French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe in the country’s parliament that “the nation’s right to self-determination is a fundamental principle,” Tchoboian said that France, as Minsk Group’s co-chair country, has enough experience and authority to encourage the nation’s right to self-determination, EAJFD reported. “With this statement, Juppe paves a way for Nagorno Karabakh’s international recognition,” Tchoboian said, adding that European Union President Herman Van Rompuy, who welcomed and recognized the interim Libyan transitional national council, also supported the nation’s right to self-determination. “We hail EU’s similar stance. The Karabakh people, like Libyans, rebelled against tyranny,” concluded Tchoboian. 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. |