Once started, there’s no stopping Azeri thirst for armingApril 11, 2011 - 21:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In 2011, the Azerbaijani State Defense Order program has envisaged a 4,7% increase in military production volumes. The program stipulated for creation of 107 types of weapons. Along with the active arming, Azeri authorizes have launched a sniper training program for school kids, who, in case of a new Azeri-started war, are meant as cannon fodder. To train future suicide attackers, Baku acquired sniper rifles and simulators from Moscow. Meanwhile, the international community is turning a blind eye to active arming of Azerbaijan, only responding to particularly outrageous statements, like recent threats of shooting down Karabakh-bound civilian planes. One could infer that the loyal treatment the international community lavishes on Baku will drastically change once Baku’s function as an oil vendor comes to an end. However, the international community is probably aware that Aliyev, true to unpublished agreements, won’t dare start a new war, as in this case, the fate of the leaders of Arab syndrome-infected countries might befall him.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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |