Azeri Deputy FM, who slammed Turkey for signing Protocols, is “accountable for every word”March 19, 2011 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Araz Azimov expressed his position on his statement to the interview of Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic. “I am accountable for my each word and all my words are well-grounded. As to the statement of Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan, I do not consider necessary and possible to react to it”. Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister told Turkish “CNN-Turk” TV channel that, Ankara complicated the settlement of Karabakh conflict, signing the Zurich protocols: “These protocols have created a crisis situation for us. On the other hand normalization process was also suspended and no progress was achieved in the Karabakh peace process.” Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic, who expressed his position to Azimov’s words, told journalists that Azimov’s words reflect his personal opinion: “Turkey’s policy is a strong policy. In any case I think he is wrong,” APA reported. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |