Azerbaijan irritated at Turkish Foreign Minister singing Armenian songMay 23, 2011 - 10:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was a guest at Şеffaf Oda program aired by Kanal D on Sunday, May 22. The program started with performance of Ayrilik Turkish song, after what the presenter who spoke about friendship between nation offered the participants to sing Sari Gelin Armenian song. Azerbaijani media said Davutoglu sang it together with the other participants and accused him of “disregard of Azerbaijani culture.” Over the past 20 years, Azerbaijan describes the song as its own, although it’s worldwide known as Armenian and translated as Bride from Mountains. 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. |