  Baku realizes that it may suffer defeat in case of resuming war operationsJuly 14, 2009 - 21:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan itself initiated the informational and real warfare against Armenia, Director of Noravank scientific-educational foundation Gagik Harutyunyan told jouirnalists today. "We must always be prepared for war. The more we are prepared, the less the prospects for resuming war operations," Armenian expert stressed.According to him, Armenia today has the strongest and most efficient army in the region, despite the fact that Azerbaijan increases its military budget. "I am sure that Baku perfectly realizes that it may suffer defeat in case of resuming war operations. That's the main impediment to its bellicose plans," Harutyunyan 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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
