Azerbaijani authorities recognize Turkish journalist persona non grataNovember 17, 2009 - 18:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Journalist of Turkish Akçam newspaper Nagehan Alçı was declared as persona non-grata by Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani MFA Official Representative Elhan Polukhov said.According to him, those who visit Nagorno Karabakh without obtaining Azerbaijan's consent are included in "persona non grata" list regardless professional activity. "That applies to both journalists and public organization representatives," Polukhov said. As reported by Azerbaijani General Consulate in Istanbul, Akçam editorial office said the journalist carried out a private visit to Karabakh by their recommendation. According to Azeri official, the issue of cooperating with newspaper would be reviewed, Trend News reports. 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 | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Armenia says wants expanded transport, energy connectivity Pashinyan says Armenia is interested in the expansion of connectivity in transport, energy, telecommunications and other directions. Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |