Formation of "North Alliance" by Azeris in Iran UnlikelyApril 28, 2006 - 18:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The formation of "North Alliance" by ethnic Azeris in Iran is unlikely, senior specialist of the Institute of World Economy and International Relations at the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Krylov stated in Yerevan. According to him, the integration of ethnic Azerbaijanis into the political and economic life of Iran is one of the major obstacles to the formation of an alliance of the kind. At the same time the Russian political scientist did not rule out a collision between the Azerbaijanis residing in the northern provinces of Iran with Tehran. "This possibility may emerge in case of strong financial assistance by the U.S. to the provinces where the ethnic Azeris live," Krylov noted. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |