Azeri MPs, NGOs urge to shoot down Stepanaket –bound plane with Armenian President onboardApril 1, 2011 - 17:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A number of parliamentarians and social organizations in Azerbaijan urged to shoot down the first plane bound for the newly built airport in NKR capital Stepanakert. “Azerbaijani side must destroy the plane to express its protest against the Yerevan-Stepanakert flight,” Umid party leader Igbal Agazadeh stressed. As he said, in doing so, Azerbaijan must not be afraid of any kind of pressure from OSCE MG co-chairing countries, including Russia. Karabakh Liberation Organization (KLO) leader, Akif Nagi shares the same views. As he noted, Azerbaijan is fully entitled to shooting down the plane, which violated the airspace of the country. KLO leader characterized the Armenian President’s promise to be the first passenger of the plane bound for the newly built Stepanakert airport as a challenge to both Azerbaijan and the international community. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |