War with Armenia 'not over', Azeri President saysJanuary 17, 2008 - 12:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - War with Armenia is 'not over', Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said Thursday."Armenia did not win the war. The war is not over. Only its first stage is completed," Ilham Aliyev said at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Multiplex in the Guzanli settlement in the near-border Agdam region. "Nagorno Karabakh will never become independent. This opinion is also supported by the international mediators. Armenia unwillingly accepts this reality. Earlier we spoke about vacating four of the regions, but now we speak about seven." Aliyev said. He also voiced his opinion on the claims by international organizations regarding the situation with human rights in Azerbaijan, and called it unjust. "International organizations are applying double standards," Aliyev said, Trend reports. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |