10 000 AZERI VOLUNTEERS READY TO JOIN REGULAR ARMY IN CASE OF WAR IN NAGORNO KARABAKHMarch 5, 2004 - 22:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ten thousand volunteers, experienced veterans of the Karabakh war (1988-1994), since discharged and retired, are waiting for an order to join the regular army units in case of war in Nagorno Karabakh, the article titled "Black Spots on Azerbaijan's History: Khojalu Genocide" published in Baku Today online newspaper runs. The author notes that "over the years of aggression and occupation of Azerbaijani territories, Armenia became somewhat comfortable and even started to extend the "olive branch", hoping that Azerbaijan will forget and forgive the past". However, as time passes, growing anger can be noticed among Azerbaijanis in and outside the country, the newspaper writes. According to the author of the publication, Armenians do take notice of this change and launch their anti-propaganda. 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 | Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1. U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia. PACE adopts resolution on Armenia's commitment to reforms PACE welcomed the electoral reforms implemented by Armenia in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission. Armenia, Germany discuss ties, South Caucasus peace process Armenian lawmakers met with the Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Tobias Lindner. |