 Azerbaijan's military budget to amount to $1.7 billion in 2022 November 6, 2021 - 12:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan will spend 2․89 billion manats ($1.7 billion) on defense and national security, up by 16.3% year-on-year. In addition, In addition, 1.6 billion manats ($942 million) will be allocated for "special purchases", Report.az reveals. Armenia's defense spending in 2022, meanwhile, will increase by 11% year-on-year to reach AMD 345 billion (around $720 million)․ Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in late October 25 "Armenia does not intend to conquer territories", maintaining that he is building up the army to protect the country against aggression.   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 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 |
