U.N. Adopts Global Counter-Terrorism StrategySeptember 11, 2006 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan welcomed the adoption of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy by the General Assembly. "I commend Member States for developing and agreeing to a comprehensive strategic framework to counter terrorism. In doing so, they have resolved to take concrete actions to address the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, prevent and combat terrorism in all its forms, and strengthen the individual and collective capacity of States and the United Nations to do so -- all while ensuring the protection of human rights. I congratulate the President of the General Assembly and his two co-chairs -- Ambassador Vanu Gopala Menon of Singapore and Ambassador Juan AntonioYáñez-Barnuevo of Spain -- for leading the membership to this historic achievement. The upcoming fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, serves as one of many solemn reminders of the gruesome and unjustifiable consequences of terrorism all over the world. I urge all Member States to honor the victims of terrorism everywhere, by taking swift action to implement all aspects of the strategy. May today's agreement demonstrate the international community's unwavering determination to defeat terrorism," he said, reported U.N. communication unit. 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |