Expert: Ilham Aliev's statements are calculated for Armenian votersMay 5, 2007 - 14:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azeri President Ilham Aliev's latest statements that Armenia has agreed to withdraw its forces from the liberated territories and NKR's status within Azerbaijan, are calculated first of all for Armenian voters, political scientist Levon Melik-Shahnazaryan stated to the interview to the PanARMENIAN.Net "Aliev tries to support the liberal opposition in Armenia, since the current leadership of both Armenian states occupies a hard-edged stance in the issue of NKR and Armenia's security," the Armenian political scientist underlined. He also noted Ilham Aliev will make similar statements during presidential elections of NKR. Ilham Aliev stated that, "there exists a common agreement on returning the 7 occupied regions of Azerbaijan by step-by-step approach, after which displaced Azeri population will unconditionally return to their native places." At the same time he said that both Armenia and the international mediators accepted these offers. Aliev stated the status of Nagorno Karabakh "can be discussed only in the framework of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity. Alongside Azerbaijan does not oppose the idea of placing peacekeepers on this territory, which actually is Armenia's initiative." 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |