Araz Azimov: we never threatened to levy war on ArmeniaMarch 14, 2009 - 12:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "With its strengthening economy and army, Azerbaijan fortified its image of a stable partner for the West, trying to persuade Armenia in the necessity of compromise," Azerbaijan President Personal Representative for Nagorno Karabakh issues, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Araz Azimov stated."Official Baku doesn't seek war. It's great having a strong army , but it's even better not to have to use it. We never said we'll start a war with the Armenians, nor do we say it now. Yet Armenia insists on independence for NKR, and we'll stop at nothing to recover our territorial integrity. " "Russia keeps arming Armenia. The machinery written off the military base in Gyumri, is transferred to Yerevan. No one knows what happens to old armament when the new one is imported," Reuters cited Azimov as saying. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |