  Azerbaijan not ruling out EEU membership, Foreign Minister says October 1, 2015 - 11:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan doesn’t dismiss the possibility of joining the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), but is sure to face certain challenges, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister told Sputnik news agency. "Never say never," Elmar Mammadyarov said on Wednesday, Spetember 30, commenting on the issue. Mammadyarov explained that Azerbaijan is focused on "building more comprehensive cooperation" within the Eurasian bloc. According to the UN international trade statistics, Russia is among the top five importers of Azeri goods. Besides, Azerbaijan is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States free trade zone with Russia. The EEU is an integrated trade zone including Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Armenia's membership in the EEU presents “an extremely serious obstacle” for Azerbaijan’s involvement, Mammadyarov noted.   Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
