Iran Addresses Azerbaijan Notes on Forest FiresJuly 20, 2006 - 17:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has sent to Azerbaijan a note in the risk of spreading of fires to the near-border regions, Azeri Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Huseyn Bagirov said. "Since 2002 Azerbaijan has received notes from Iran on the possible risk of spreading of the forest fires in Karabakh security zone onto the territory of Iran. I say this because our arguments are often considered to be unimpressive, and this is the argument of a third party," the Minister said.To note, OSCE Chairman-in-Office Karl De Gucht submitted to the Armenian and Azerbaijani MFA a report on the outcomes of the monitoring held in the near-border regions by his Personal Representative Andrzej Kasprzyk. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |