Baku reserves right to “respond” to launch of Yerevan-Van flightsJuly 22, 2011 - 17:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan does not interfere in the two countries’ relations, but Baku reserves the right to respond in the case of an infringement in the country’s national interests, First Secretary of Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Spokesman Elman Abdullayev stated, commenting on media reports suggesting possible launch of Yerevan-Van flights, Trend News reported. Abdullayev, however, failed to specify how exactly the launch of Yerevan-Van flights infringes on Azerbaijan’s national interests, or what “response” is to be expected. Van Trade-Industry Chamber Council Chairman Abdullah Tuncdemir said the first Yerevan-Van flight maybe performed on Sept.11, Armenian media reported. "If everything runs on the schedule, the first flight, which will launch regular flights between Yerevan and Van, will be performed on Sept.11," he said Tuncdemir leads a delegation of 30 businessmen from Van, who arrived in Yerevan. 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”. |