  Azerbaijan lacks pragmatic and organized oppositionFebruary 8, 2011 - 12:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan lacks pragmatic and organized opposition, according to an Azerbaijani military expert. “The political system of a civilized state can develop only when there is pragmatic and consistent opposition,” director of Third View information and analytical portal Rauf Rajabov said in an interview with Armenian journalists. “As you know, the OSCE published a report on the 2010 parliamentary election. I can only say that the election had both positive and negative episodes,” he said. Rajabov voiced hope that the Azerbaijani opposition will be formed by young and progressive people in the future.   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 |  Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 |
