NATO going to sign new Individual Partnership Action Plan with BakuMarch 16, 2007 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the near future NATO leadership is going to sign a new Individual Partnership Action Plan with Azerbaijan, Special Representative of the NATO Secretary General for South Caucasus and Central Asia Robert Simmons said at a meeting with Azeri Defense Minister Safar Abiyev. Robert Simmons believes that this plan will be more perfect from the viewpoint of Azerbaijan's national interests. "As a NATO representative, I am glad to witness the reforms carried out in the Azeri armed forces," he said, reports Trend. 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 | 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”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |