Aliyev keeps threatening with war even if he speaks of peaceJuly 8, 2009 - 23:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Upon inheriting Azerbaijan, Aliyev started to pretend he doesn't see, hear and remember much of what's happening around him,'' ex-NKR President Arkadi Ghukasyan stated, commenting on recent declaration of Azeri president Ilham Aliyev on impossibility of NKR secession from Azerbaijan.Ghukasyan criticizes Azeri President, accusing Aliyev of refusing to hear appeals of international community to cease military rhetoric and withdraw snipers from contact line. "He only hears himself while trying to speak on behalf of mediators, Armenia, and, what's the most cynical, on behalf of NKR. Aliyev keeps threatening with war even if he speaks of peace," Ghukasyan noted. "Statements of Azeri leaders prove their unreadiness to compromise. Aliyev is virtually sabotaging negotiation process," ex-NKR President stated. 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. |