Expert prepares Azerbaijani society for a new war in KarabakhMarch 25, 2011 - 16:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan is seriously preparing for a possible resumption of military actions in Kahabakh, according to the head of the Doctrine, center for military studies. As Jasur Sumerenli stated, the increase of the country’s military budget to exorbitant figure of AZN 3,2 billion is a clear proof of the fact. “I do not expect a war in the immediate future, as preparations and strengthening of material and technical base of the army are in progress. At the same time, the tension on the contact line will be preserved. Provocations and military clashes are possible,” the expert said. In conclusion, the expert stressed the necessity of enhancing military and patriotic propaganda, increasing social and material conditions for the servicemen and preparing the society for a possible military outcome of a Karabakh conflict. 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 | Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |