Israel fortifies positions in CaucasusJuly 6, 2009 - 13:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The visit of Israeli President's visit to Baku and dynamics of Azerbaijani-Israeli relations are not a coincidence, a Russian expert said."Israeli experts have been carrying out a purposeful work to strengthen relations with Azerbaijan. Israel is fortifying positions in the Caucasus, it's obvious. Let's not forget that Israeli specialists trained the Georgian military before attack on South Ossetia," said Andrey Areshev, deputy director general of the strategic culture foundation. "It's unclear whether Israel plays its own game or acts as an agent of another power wishing destabilization of Russia and Iran. At that, it would be naïve to think that intensification of Baku-Tel Aviv relations is still a secret for Iran and Arab states," he said. Further developments depend on a number of factors, according to Areshev. He also said that the Azeri diplomacy's aspiration to act simultaneously at American-Israeli, Islamic and Russian fronts is quite understandable but it will hardly produce positive results. "To resolve the Karabakh problem, Baku should put an end to bellicose statements and launch an open dialogue with Stepanakert," Areshev concluded. 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. |