Azeri Interior Minister doesn't deny fact of phone conversation with his Georgian counterpartNovember 19, 2007 - 19:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Ministers of Interior of Azerbaijan and Georgia held consultation on some common problems caused by armed groupings and threat they represent," Azeri Interior Minister Ramil Usubov told reporters November 17. "My consultations with the Georgian Interior Minister have nothing to do with developments in that country."November 16 PanARMENIAN.Net editorial staff received information on details and an audio record of a phone conversation presumably held by Azeri and Georgian Interior Ministers, and posted the printout of the above-mentioned conversation. During the conversation the supposed Georgian Minister of Interior asks his Azeri counterpart to provide special articles for dispersing rallies, specifically rubber bullets and gas grenades. The supposed Azeri Interior Minister voices readiness to comply with the request citing an order he received from President Ilham Aliyev. 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |