Lavrov personally told Mammadyarov that Russia didn't deliver armament to ArmeniaJanuary 17, 2009 - 13:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On initiative of the Russian side, RF Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a phone conversation with his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov to discuss the alleged delivery of Russian armament to Armenia. Mr. Lavrov informed that the Russian Foreign Ministry jointly with the General Staff have studied the issue and officially concluded that no armament was supplied to Armenia. The sides agreed to continue consultations for complete clarification of the issue, 1news.az reports. Earlier this week, Azeri ANS TV quoted Russian Defense Ministry's spokesman Alexander Petrunin as saying that "Russia delivered military hardware to the amount of $800 million to Armenia in the framework of a transnational agreement." 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |