Armenia's representative in UN accused Azerbaijan of violating right of nations to self-determinationNovember 4, 2009 - 12:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UN Third Committee's debates in the right of nations to self-determination turned out hot. Representatives of Russia, Georgia, India, Pakistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Syria had to take the chair several times each to answer numerous questions.The Azeri delegation again made an attempt to represent the principle of territorial integrity as prevailing over the other principles. Armenia's representative, for his part, dwelled on the right of nations to self-determination and Karabakh people's choice, which is in line with international norms. He emphasized that the current situation in the South Caucasus is the result of ethnic cleansings and mass killings in Karabakh perpetrated by Azerbaijani authorities, RA MFA press office reported. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |