U.S. calls on Azerbaijan to combine efforts to combat threats from IranApril 4, 2008 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. calls on Azerbaijan to combine efforts to combat threats from Iran. "We think that Iran represents a threat for the United States, Europe and Russia and therefore, we call on Azerbaijan for joint activity," the U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ms. Anne E. Derse said when commenting on the U.S.-Russia talks on Gabala radar base in Azerbaijan. Russia is currently leasing the Gabala radar base which is part of the Russian system tracking movement of the ballistic missiles. The station was constructed during Soviet Union-era as one of the most significant elements of the USSR anti-missile system. Russian and U.S. experts held several meetings on this issue, but exact decisions have not been made yet. The Ambassador said that joint use of the Gabala base is an urgent issue for the U.S. and NATO. "The U.S. supports the prompt and positive development," the Ambassador said, Trend Azeri news agency reports. 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. |