International organizations and states trading in weapons are to blame for conflictsApril 10, 2007 - 19:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Ambassador to the U.S. Yashar Aliyev gave a report titled "Who benefits from international conflicts?" in the Congress during a regular conference dedicated to women Ambassadors initiated by Congressman Eddie Johnson and Harvard University.Conflicts bursting out in some spots are spreading throughout huge territories and make a great number of people suffer, he said. He put the blame on international, transnational companies and governments of states trading in armament and called the states and NGOs to pay more attention to the rights of women and children, APA reports. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |