CAUCASIAN MUSLIMS LEADER HOPES FOR PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF KARABAKH CONFLICTDecember 1, 2003 - 23:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Leader of the Muslims of the Caucasus, sheikh Allahshuqyur Pashazade expressed his hope for the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Pashazade stated about it at the press conference upon completion of the meeting of the South Caucasian and Russian spiritual leaders held in Moscow. In his words, as reported by Baku sources, an inter-religious Council of the CIS member-countries with the participation of the South Caucasian spiritual leaders will take place in Moscow March 2004. 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. |