  THE MINISTER OF RELIGION AFFAIRS OF IRAK WILL ARRIVE IN BAKUJuly 26, 2001 - 18:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Minister of religion affairs of Iraq Abdel-Munim Ahmed Salekh will arrive in Baku the day after tomorrow. He will negotiate with the head of the Board of Caucasus Muslims Sheik-ul-Islam Allahshukyur Pashazade during his two-day visit. Besides, Salekh will have meetings in the country Board of Ministers and the state committee on religious affairs. Meetings with theologians and representatives of scientific sphere are planned. It is supposed that the Iraq government will make easier the pilgrimage procedures of Azerbaijani Muslims to their country after Salekh's visit to Baku.  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 |  Latest 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. |
