France reportedly declares end to arms sale embargo for AzerbaijanJuly 10, 2018 - 17:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French defense industry companies are trying to establish relations with the Azerbaijani armed forces, AzerDefense reports citing military sources familiar with the matter. According to information provided by the sources, France has removed an embargo to allow the sale of military products to Azerbaijan. French companies have reportedly begun marketing their businesses in Azerbaijan. Furthermore, a large number of companies from France's defense industry are expected to attend the ADEX-2018 international defense exhibition in Baku in September. This year at ADEX, the French defense industry will be represented by such companies as MBDA Systems, CIFAL Group, Naval Group, Airbus Defense, Etienne Lacroix, Nexter Systems, Proengin, Thales and others. The U.S. Congress has also banned non-humanitarian economic aid and weapons sales to Azerbaijan by adopting Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |