Not recognizing elections in NKR, EU suppresses democracy in the republicMay 29, 2010 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European Movement of Artsakh NGO said that the statement made by EU High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness Catherine Ashton aims to suppress democracy in the Artsakh Republic. “The statement was made under pressure of Azerbaijan. Moreover, it was prepared by dilettantes. We would like to remind Brussels, which seems to neglect Azerbaijan’s constants threats of war, that a country assumes rights and responsibilities from the moment of its proclamation but not recognition. The people of Artsakh have chosen democracy as a way of development,” the organization said. 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, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |