Azerbaijan planning to hold constitutional referendumJuly 21, 2016 - 17:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan plans to hold a referendum on constitutional amendments this year, deputy executive secretary of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party, MP Siyavush Novruzov said, according to News.az. He made the remarks during a meeting with the media at the party’s headquarters, APA reports. On July 18, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev signed an order on submitting the draft Referendum Act on making amendments to Constitution to the country's top court. Novruzov said that the president’s proposal is currently being considered by the Constitutional Court. 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 | Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. |