  West urges Aliyev to dismiss parliament May 26, 2011 - 12:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The West is increasing pressure on the Azeri President Ilham Aliyev demanding him to dismiss the parliament, Azadliq Azerbaijani newspaper said citing diplomatic sources. According to the newspaper, a high-ranking western diplomat demanded fulfilment of certain demands during his meeting with President Aliyev. Official Baku is required to carry out reforms in political field, launch a dialogue with the opposition as well as dismiss the current parliament and announce the date for new elections. Unless the requirements are fulfilled the West will support the opposition’s radical actions thus expediting the “revolution,” the newspaper said.   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 |  Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
