Azeri FM: military solution of Karabakh conflict delusionDecember 11, 2007 - 16:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said he stands against military resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The peaceful process should go on, use of force is a big mistake, he said. Analitika.az remarks that "it would be interesting to know the reaction of Defense Minister Safar Abiyev who announced official Baku's readiness to use force to liberate the territories seized by Armenians and rated probability of war as nearly 100%. Perhaps, the Azeri sides, as represented by two Ministers, demonstrates the whole scope of possibilities, each doing his job - diplomatic and military, the edition says. Here is another remarkable extract from Mammadyarov speech: "Our negotiators raise public awareness among Armenians and explain the essence of their national interests. To all appearance, Armenians haven't made up their mind yet or our diplomats' work is not sufficient." Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has numerously stated "determination to resolve the Karabakh conflict by the use of force and liberate the territories." 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. |