Kemalists trying to strengthen their military influence in AzerbaijanDecember 23, 2009 - 19:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kemalists have recently revealed quite aggressive behavior, especially against the policy of Gul-Erdogan over the Armenian-Turkish protocols, Eduard Abrahamyan, chairman of the Neoconservative Movement of Armenia, told a press conference in Yerevan. According to him, Kemalists actively impede the policy and programs of the Islamists. "Over the last month major changes took place in the Azeri military agencies," Mr. Abrahamyan said, noting that a number of Turkish officers in Azerbaijan occupies a high positions. According to him, Kemalists try to strengthen their military influence in Azerbaijan and make every effort to start a new war, which will certainly hinder the ratification of the Armenian-Turkish Protocols. Second, Kemalists openly support anti-Armenian political and military processes. "While Kemalists want to help "their brothers" in liberation of territories, Islamists seek to establish friendly relations with Armenia," Abrahamyan 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. |