Azerbaijan misunderstands ICAO council president’s letter on Stepanakert airportApril 6, 2011 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The president of ICAO council Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez issued a response to a request of Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation in reference to the opening of an airport in Stepanakert. In his letter Gonzalez says, “in reference to your request, I addressed a letter to the CEO of General Department of Armenia’s Civil Aviation. I’ll keep you updated in case of any developments in the issue.” Gonzalez also addressed a letter to the General Department of Armenia’s Civil Aviation, stating, “I received a request of Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation in reference to a protest against organizing flights to Stepanakert airport. I hereby inform you about the concern caused by this issue.” Meanwhile, according to AZE.az, the letter of ICAO council president said that “the Stepanakert airport may start operation only upon reception of a permit from Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation administration.” 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. |