Daniel Warner doesn't believe Azerbaijani is preparing for warJuly 19, 2009 - 01:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I do not believe that Azerbaijani government is preparing for war," director of Graduated Institute of International Studies of Geneva Daniel Warner said.He said he understands Armenia's concerns over Azerbaijan's large military expenditure and Armenia is obliged to maintain equality in the region. But it is also noticeable that number of Russian troops in Armenia is impressive, today.az reports. He rejected the view that some super powers benefit from the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. "I do not think any super power is interested in a war in the region. No one is interested in any country's possessing potential strong enough to launch a war. I think all are interested in prosperity, stability and unity in the South Caucasus," Warner said. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |