Azerbaijan was preparing for war with Armenia simultaneously with GeorgiaJuly 21, 2009 - 14:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Azerbaijan was planning its own war with Armenia, on the day Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili started a war with Russia in South Ossetia," Armenian Democratic Party Leader Aram Sargysyan told a news conference.According to him, it was Armenia Azerbaijan was going to attack, not Karabakh. "Still, NKR is the main target to Baku. NKR borders are more protected. Upon attacking Armenia, Azerbaijan would wait for NKR forces to withdraw from the border to next attack NKR." "Should Saakashvili's plan be fulfilled, Azerbaijan would attack Armenia, citing the example of Georgia," ADP Leader noted, adding that Azerbaijan has long been ready with a reason to attack Armenia. "Armenia has to be ready for everything, even war for liberation of NKR," ADP Leader 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |