West making big mistake by supporting Azerbaijan’s Aliyev: SorosJuly 1, 2016 - 13:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The West is making a major mistake by supporting the Azerbaijani leadership, Hungarian-American business magnate George Soros said. “One of the countries treated too complacently by the West is Azerbaijan with a climate of rather unpleasant dictatorship,” he said. “I had several debates directly with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev. He often pretends to be above the fray and not responsible for repressions inside the country.” “In conversations with me, however, he demonstrated such a profound knowledge of what conditions political prisoners face in jails, on what charges they were convicted among other things,” he added. So, according to Soros, it's just a pretense. “He is responsible for many things. He is trying to appease the West by demonstrating new potential oil fields,” the magnate said. “And I think that the West makes a big mistake by supporting him.” 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |