FBI and MI6 to help Azerbaijan to combat terrorismOctober 30, 2007 - 18:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and the British Secret Intelligence Service offered to help Azerbaijan to combat terrorism. As reported by Day.az, the U.S. and British intelligence services volunteered to investigate the recent terrorist threats. The officials in the U.S. Embassy in Baku did not rule out the possibility. A series of major terrorist acts was prevented nearby Embassies and state institutions in the Azerbaijani capital. The Azeri Ministry of National Security reported to have detained four terrorists and killed one. The other members of the gang are being searched. The terrorists' main target was the U.S. Embassy. Diplomatic representations of other states fear that the terrorist threat still exists. The British Embassy suspended activities. The U.S. Embassy closed the consular department. 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. |