Baku may agree to install Russian and American ABM system on its territoryMay 30, 2009 - 15:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Russia and the U.S. have had a long dispute, starting from the Munich speech of Vladimir Putin, when he strictly criticized Washington's plans related to placement of their antiballistic missile systems (AMB) in Poland and Check Republic. The U.S. justifies the placement of ABM systems by the danger, coming from Iran, while the Russians regard them targeted against Russia. Therefore they want those rockets and ABM systems be placed in Azerbaijan, rather than in immediate neighborhood of Russia's European part," Azerbaijani political scientist Vafa Guluzade said, commenting the statements made by the Russian diplomat Alexander Sternik in London. The latter said, that if the Americans really are so afraid of Iran, then they can install their rockets and ABM systems in Azerbaijan, frontier to Iran. According to Vafa Guluzade, the U.S. will not place their rockets and ABM in Azerbaijan. "Russia is really represents danger for them, and they are eager to control it. However, if Washington and Moscow reach agreement over the ABM placement in Azerbaijan, then without Baku's participation those issues would not be settled. The U.S. and Russia before agreeing, first must receive permission from Azerbaijan. Nevertheless, we must weigh all the pros and cons of such a proposal from Washington and Moscow. Taking into account the aggressive behavior of Teheran in the region, I think Baku could accept their offer. Anyway, I repeat, without permission of Azerbaijan's leadership, neither the U.S. nor Russia are eligible to make such statements on behalf of our name. I think, prior making such statements the Russian diplomat needed to ascertain, if Azerbaijan wanted to install the American rockets and ABM on its territory", said Vafa Guluzade, 1news.az reports. 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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |