Aliyev: Russia-Azerbaijan-Turkey cooperation format could be createdFebruary 24, 2022 - 14:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A trilateral format of cooperation between Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkey may be formed in the near future, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told the Russian media on Wednesday, February 23, TASS reports. "And, probably, it's no secret to anyone that a de facto trilateral format of cooperation is already being created too. It has not been formalized yet, there have not yet been meetings of foreign ministers, not to mention presidents, but it is being established. It is being formed on the basis of common interests, pragmatism and similarity," he said. Aliyev maintained that the three countries have common features of governance systems and values that they are committed to. On Tuesday, Aliyev and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin signed a Declaration on Allied Cooperation between their countries. 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 | Yerevan State University, Ucom sign Memorandum of Cooperation Rector of Yerevan State University Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian signed the memorandum. EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” |