  Azerbaijan concerned over Russian forces’ deployment in ArmeniaJuly 19, 2011 - 11:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan is concerned over the presence of Russian forces in Armenia, according to Azerbaijani President’s personal representative for Karabakh settlement, Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov. As he noted, Russia must change the concept of its presence in South Caucasus from militaristic to economic. “Unfortunately, Russia deems it necessary to deploy its military forces on the territory of Armenia, there being decreasingly less reason for it. It’s time the military presence was substituted by the economic one,” Eco of Moscow newspaper cited Azimov as saying.   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 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. |
