Azerbaijan Wants to Follow Georgia Example in Karabakh IssueJuly 27, 2006 - 19:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - «To return its lands Azerbaijan can launch wider military operations, than those held in Kondor gorge of Georgia,» stated member of the Political Council of Eni Azerbaijan ruling party, political scientist Aydyn Mirzazade. In his words, Azerbaijan has the right and capacity to hold a more significant operation that this one. «Azerbaijan intensely struggles for return of the lands. All resources of the state are aimed for that. Today official Baku mainly prefers talks. The OSCE MG can support Azerbaijan in securing its sovereignty over those lands,» he said. A. Mirzazade noted he does not rule out «return of lands by force.» «This is our right and we can exercise it at any moment,» the political scientist noted, reports Trend. 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. |