Azerbaijan considers sending peacemakers to Libya, MP saysMarch 25, 2011 - 13:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani parliamentarian, deputy head of Ana Veten party Zahid Oruc stated that Azerbaijan considers sending peacemakers to Libya. However, he noted, “we see no immediate necessity for it.” “Military activities in Libya will, most probably, be short-lived, terminating in change of Gaddafi regime,” Oruc said. The Azerbaijani parliamentarian stressed the recovery of Libya's infrastructure, much injured by NATO attacks and riots in the country, as the first priority. As he noted, Azerbaijan will send its peacemaking forces “to help the fraternal Libyan people.” Oruc believes democracy building in the country will be a lengthy process. He blames Gaddafi for allowing the realization of a sinister design of western states, instead of opting for peaceful negotiations with his people, Salam News 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 | 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. |