  CAUCASIAN MUSLIMS LEADER HOPES FOR PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF KARABAKH CONFLICTDecember 1, 2003 - 23:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Leader of the Muslims of the Caucasus, sheikh Allahshuqyur Pashazade expressed his hope for the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Pashazade stated about it at the press conference upon completion of the meeting of the South Caucasian and Russian spiritual leaders held in Moscow. In his words, as reported by Baku sources, an inter-religious Council of the CIS member-countries with the participation of the South Caucasian spiritual leaders will take place in Moscow March 2004.  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 |  Latest 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. |
