Azerbaijani authorities recognize Turkish journalist persona non grataNovember 17, 2009 - 18:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Journalist of Turkish Akçam newspaper Nagehan Alçı was declared as persona non-grata by Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani MFA Official Representative Elhan Polukhov said.According to him, those who visit Nagorno Karabakh without obtaining Azerbaijan's consent are included in "persona non grata" list regardless professional activity. "That applies to both journalists and public organization representatives," Polukhov said. As reported by Azerbaijani General Consulate in Istanbul, Akçam editorial office said the journalist carried out a private visit to Karabakh by their recommendation. According to Azeri official, the issue of cooperating with newspaper would be reviewed, Trend News reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | 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. MEPs issue statement to defend Armenia-France military cooperation The deputies emphasized that having an army armed with combat and modern military equipment is the sovereign right of any country. |