Georgian, Turkish, Azerbaijani Defense Ministers meet in KarsFebruary 2, 2023 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar met with his Azerbaijani and counterparts Zakir Hasanov and Juansher Burchuladze on the sidelines of military drills currently underway in the Turkish province of Kars to discuss cooperation in the field of military exercises. The ministers exchanged views on training and military cooperation between the three countries, as well as weighed in on regional developments. Akar, Hasanov and Borchuladze are also expected to attend the “Distinguished Observer Day” events within the winter maneuvers, which are joined by 1758 soldiers from 17 countries. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |