  Azerbaijan Can Buy Armament from U.S. and FranceSeptember 23, 2006 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Having a cash flow Azerbaijan can purchase armament from France and the U.S. or from member states of the Warsaw agreement. The Azerbaijani military can get an opinion from the U.S., experts of Stratfor intelligence center consider.The experts remark that in 2005 the Armenian state budget made $930 million while Azerbaijan's budget reached $2 billion 986 million. In 2005 the Azeri military budget made $300 million, in 2006 - $600 million. The military budget of Armenia made $100 million last year and $160 million this year. To note, the world defense expenses will reach 1,059 trillion, says Oxfam international fund.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
