Iran to Warn Baku about "Surprises" Possible after Joining Anti-Iranian CoalitionApril 18, 2006 - 20:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The visit of the Iranian Defense Minister to Azerbaijan scheduled for April 19 is conditioned by the anxiety over Azerbaijan's possible joining the anti-Iranian coalition, Azeri political scientist Zardusht Alizade stated. In his words, before attacking Iran the United State will make an attempt to involve just one Muslim state into the anti-Iranian coalition. "It's not ruled out that Azerbaijan can become this very state. That is why the Iranian Defense Minister is arriving to Azerbaijan to explain what "surprises" the joining the anti-Iranian coalition is pregnant with," Alizade said, reported Day.az. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |