Return of Armenians to Baku ImpossibleJanuary 15, 2007 - 18:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Suggestions that Armenian refugees should return to Baku are criminal, rector of the Yerevan State Linguistic University Suren Zolyan told a news conference in Yerevan. In his words, those who make such calls are criminals. "Return of Armenians to Baku is impossible. This subject is beyond discussion," he said.As for the return of Azeri refugees, Suren Zolyan laid the blame on the Azeri authorities noting that "this republic forced innocent people abandon their homes." "Armenian refugees did not receive from the Azeri authorities any compensation for the lost property. However, the Armenian government has fulfilled all property commitments to the Azeri refugees," Zolyan said, reports newsarmenia.ru. According to the data furnished by public organizations, presently the number of refugees from Azerbaijan makes 235 thousand. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |