July 26, 2005 - 10:05 AMT
FRANCE PRESSE: AZERBAIJAN INCREASING MILITARY EXPENSES MAY RESULT IN NEW WAR
The increase of military expenses by Azerbaijan may result in a new war, considers France Presse having published a statement by Azeri President Ilham Aliyev on increase of military spending more than 70%. It should be reminded yesterday Aliyev said to solve the Nagorno Karabakh problem official Baku has mobilized all its economic and diplomatic potential and simultaneous to it strengthening the army is highlighted. «To enhance the military power of Azerbaijan the budgetary spending is increased 70%. Azerbaijan will liberate its lands by all means,» the Azeri President is sure, Azeri media reported. The Azeri President said earlier $300 million is planned to be spent on army against $150 million past year.