Does Moscow consider Baku its principal partner in the South Caucasus?February 27, 2009 - 20:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Azerbaijan is our principal regional partner , both in the economic and political spheres", Head of RF President's Staff Sergey Naryshkin said. "Russia- Azerbaijan relations can be characterized as strategic collaboration. Russia aims to expand its cooperation spheres with Azerbaijan. Within the recent years Russian and Azerbaijani leaders have conducted the most productive dialogues, which allow to develop our cooperation in the political, humanitarian and military spheres", 1news.az cited Naryshkin 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 | 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). Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |