Baku Speaks of Intention to Form «Azeri Autonomy» in ArmeniaApril 18, 2006 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan's Way political movement has created an initiative group to return «western Azeris, expelled from Armenia, to their native lands and providing autonomy to them.» Leader of the movement Ilgar Gasymov reported, «in 1948-53 and 1988 over one million Azeris were expelled from Armenia.» «We plan to hold mass actions worldwide from April 24 to May 8. Turkish and Jewish organizations will support the events,» he remarked. Gasymov also reported that signatures will be collected and Azeri representatives in the PACE will present those documents. Fazil Gazanfaroglu and others considered "return of Azeris deported from Armenia" as a demand of the day. Gazanfaroglu reported he will submit the issue in the Milli Mejlis agenda. To note, the statement on «return of western Azeris, deported from Armenia, to their native lands and providing autonomy to them,» drawn by Azerbaijan's Way movement, is sent to the Azeri leader, Speaker and FM, reports Trend. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |