Security at Azerbaijan’s U.S. Embassy partially tightened after Bin Laden’s deathMay 2, 2011 - 17:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Bin Laden’s death is a great victory not only for the U.S. but all nations working towards peace and tranquillity. We are very satisfied with this news, because Bin Laden abused one of the greatest religions in the world – Islam, and worked for the instigation of inter-religious splits, U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan stated. As Matthew Bryza pointed out, the security of the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan was partially tightened after Bin Laden’s death, similarly to all U.S. embassies worldwide. The embassy staff feels very good here security wise,” APA quoted him as saying. According to information obtained by PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, the U.S. Embassy in Armenia works in normal regime; embassy employees are safe. 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 Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. 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. |