Ilham Aliyev's Statements - Peculiar Way of Self-AffirmationDecember 22, 2006 - 13:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We are accustomed to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's aggressive public statements on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. Most likely, it is a peculiar way of self-affirmation and compensation of diffidence," RA President's Spokesman Victor Soghomonian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. In his words, "Aliyev's statements made in Nakhichevan on December 21 were tactless, in addition." "We regret that with inheriting his father's office the Azeri President failed to inherit his wisdom. Wrangle is not the business of Presidents," Soghomonian said.Earlier Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said that "Armenian authorities make ridiculous provocative statement and artificially drag out the negotiation process." "Nagorno Karabakh will never be rendered independence, their statements are false," Aliyev said. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |