Baku's efforts to attach religious coloring to Karabakh conflict hamper talksJune 2, 2009 - 14:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Baku's efforts to attach religious coloring to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict hamper the ongoing peaceful talks, Armenian senior official said."We regret that Azerbaijan's efforts to cash in on the religious sentiment led to adoption of anti-Armenian resolutions by the Organization of Islamic Conference," Edward Nalbandian said during a joint press conference with his visiting Syrian counterpart Walid Muallem. "These resolutions distort the history of the conflict and jeopardize regional security," he said, adding that Armenian people have peacefully lived with neighboring Muslim states for centuries. 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 | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. 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. |