  Baku takes no action for withdrawing snipers from contact lineJuly 9, 2009 - 19:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NKR Defense Ministry has balanced approach to Baku's bellicose statements, NKR Defense Minister Movses Hakobyan told journalists in Askeran region on July 9. "Azerbaijan is a hostile country, and we have balanced approach to such statements. NKR Defense Army has its mission, and we are ready take action at any minute," he said.Touching upon the necessity of withdrawing troops from contact line, Movses Hakobyan said that Azeri side did not take any steps in that direction. "Azerbaijan always tried to dictate its rules on contact line, and during OSCE monitorings, ceasefire was breached by Azeris," NKR Defense Minister noted.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
