Zaman: Disconsent of Azerbaijan by Turkey could growSeptember 5, 2009 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani government and society have expressed their displeasure with a warming relations between Armenia and Turkey. As the Turkish newspaper Zaman writes, according to analysts, this discontent can grow. The newspaper recalls that the Azerbaijani foreign minister has already stated that "in principle establishment of diplomatic relations with Armenia is a sovereign right of Turkey". "But, despite this callous statement, it is clear that recent developments contradict to the national interests of Azerbaijan. Director of the Institute of Caucasus of Azerbaijan Rushen Ibragimov said, that if the Armenian-Turkish relations continue to improve at the same pace, then the anti-Turkish public mood in Azerbaijan certainly increase. "Turkey must think about it, before making its next big step," Rushen Ibragimov said. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |