Natives of Armenia and Nakhichevan Fight for Power in AzerbaijanJuly 10, 2006 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A concealed struggle between the natives of Armenia and Nakhichevan goes on in the Azerbaijani powerful structures. Despite the fact that Ilham Aliyev's father originated from the Sisian region of Armenia, he is the recognized leader of the Nakhichevan clan. This struggle caused arrests of Minister of Health Ali Insanov, Minister of Economic Development Fahrad Aliyev and strengthening of positions of natives of Nakhichevan. It turns out that Kurds win the struggle led by Azeris, natives of various regions, reported De Facto news agency. 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 Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. |